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      University of California, Davis

      Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Database Design, Complex Problem Solving, Query Languages, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, JSON, Text Mining, Apache Spark

      4.6
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Istio, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, React Redux, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Program Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Design and Development, Web Development, JSON, Web Applications, Scripting, Usability, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      986 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Software Engineering, Web Development, Cryptography, Web Design, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Encryption, Algorithms, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM JavaScript Backend

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Istio, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Strategic Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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

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

    • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • IBM JavaScript Backend: IBM
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM

    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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