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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, Application Deployment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Music, Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Business Modeling, Tax Planning, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Valuation, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Tax, Business Management, Financial Modeling, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Investments, Growth Strategies, Tax Laws

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con PicsArt

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Graphic Design, Photo Editing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
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      Michigan State University

      Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      EDUCBA

      VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un mapa de proceso con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie y crezca su negocio en Facebook con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising, Photo Editing, Marketing, Online Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Erste Schritte in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
    • Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Consolidando empresas: Estrutura jurídica e financeira: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con PicsArt: Coursera Project Network
    • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
    • AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans: Packt
    • Crea un mapa de proceso con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins 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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