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      Skillshare

      Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, TikTok, Graphic Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, React Redux, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Software Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Engineering Software

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      UX Research and Information Architecture 

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Surveys, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Product Strategy, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Graphic Design, Design, Business, Digital Marketing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      921 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Elements and Principles of Visual Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Media and Communications, Color Theory, Art History, Typography, Creativity, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Student Engagement

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

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      Packt

      Mastering Tailwind CSS 3.0 - Build Two Dynamic Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced 3D Techniques and Sculpting for Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Level Up in Affinity Photo: Intermediate to Advanced Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Color Theory, Photography, Image Quality, Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics: Skillshare
    • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
    • Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Elements and Principles of Visual Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy: Adobe
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Mastering Tailwind CSS 3.0 - Build Two Dynamic Projects: Packt
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network

    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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