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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Experience Design, AI Personalization

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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to make invitations using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Video Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Typography, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory, Image Quality

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 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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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Google

      Google Prompting Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: AI skills
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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Data Management, Business Intelligence Software, Consolidation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Productivity Software, Financial Modeling, Loans

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Midjourney: Generative AI for Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
    • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating Responsive Websites for Any Device: University of Washington
    • Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation: Skillshare
    • Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google

    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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