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Graphic Design Courses

Graphic design courses can help you learn typography, color theory, layout design, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating visual content for both print and digital platforms, as well as developing a keen eye for aesthetics and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, that support executing design projects and bringing your creative ideas to life.


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Nutrition and Diet

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Product Development using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Database Development, Database Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Web Development, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Security, Python Programming

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Practices, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Budgeting essentials and development

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Color Theory

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular graphic design courses

  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
  • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera
  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
  • Budgeting essentials and development: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare
  • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM

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