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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      953 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Virtual Environment, Social Media, Professional Networking, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      422 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Fractal Analytics

      Fractal Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      440 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Video Production, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Video Editing, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Gmail, LLM Application, Motion Graphics, Productivity Software, Generative AI, Multimedia, Workflow Management, Writing, Collaboration, Business Communication, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      939 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Web Applications, GitHub, Web Development, Video Game Development, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Generative AI, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Database Application, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
    • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Gemini for Google Workspace: Google Cloud
    • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London

    Why Learn Graphic Design?

    Graphic design is the art of visual communication—using images, typography, and layout to convey ideas and tell stories. It’s essential in marketing, branding, and digital content, shaping how people engage with information every day. Whether you’re building creative skills or expanding career options, graphic design supports versatile, impactful work across industries.

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