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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Creativity

      3.5
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Character Design for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Take your resume to the next level with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Space

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management, Image Quality, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      475 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, Animations, Typography, Wireframing, Adobe InDesign, Style Guides, No-Code Development, Design, Logo Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Presentations, Typography, Style Guides, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Brand Strategy, Instagram, Marketing Design, Animations, Branding, Video Editing, Infographics, Social Media Content

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Design Strategies, Digital Design, Creativity, Graphic Design, Journals, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Color Matching

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Google UX Design (PT)

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamentos del Diseño Gráfico: California Institute of the Arts
    • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
    • Take your resume to the next level with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera Project Network
    • Graphic Design Theory - Space: Skillshare
    • Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy: Skillshare
    • Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe
    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare

    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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