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    Graphic design courses can help you learn how to create visual content using layout, typography, and imagery to communicate ideas and tell stories.

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    Find the Best Graphic Design Course for Your Goals

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Digital Design, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Design Software, Infographics, Photo Editing, Animations, Video Editing, Multimedia

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Typography, Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Ideation, Digital Design, Color Theory, Market Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Analytical Skills, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Visual Design, Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Business

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Usability, UI Components, User Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, Style Guides, Mockups, Technical Documentation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, UI Components, Technical Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Human Resource Strategy, Brand Awareness, Strategic Marketing, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Global Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Employee Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Advanced Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Tableau Software, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, Advanced Analytics

      Build toward a degree

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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Mockups, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Usability, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Animations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Ideation, Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Agile Project Management, Presentations, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Storytelling, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mockups, Wireframing, Design Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
    • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network
    • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
    • Handshake Ready: Design Specs & Handoff in Figma: Coursera
    • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour: University of London
    • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
    • Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design: Coursera
    • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University

    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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