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      Coursera

      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Content Strategy, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, API Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, Javascript, JSON, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Integration Testing, Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Next.js

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Routing Protocols, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Developing RAG Apps with LlamaIndex and JS

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Restful API, Web Applications, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Design, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Management, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Video Production, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Photography, Branding, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Community Development

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Data Modeling, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Managers: Personalizing Client Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Client Services, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Customer Communications Management, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, Communication, ChatGPT, Scalability, HubSpot CRM, Predictive Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      How to be a People Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Communication, Professionalism, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Stress Management, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Compassion, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Delegation Skills, Failure Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Goal Setting, Generative AI, Process Capability

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • Meta React: Meta
    • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
    • Learn Next.js: Scrimba
    • Developing RAG Apps with LlamaIndex and JS: Packt
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training: Simplilearn
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
    • GenAI for Account Managers: Personalizing Client Engagement: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex: Packt

    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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    Frequently Asked Questions about Graphic Design

    Coursera offers a wide range of graphic design courses, from beginner introductions to advanced design tools and principles. Some of the most popular options include the Graphic Design Specialization from CalArts and Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate.‎

    Yes, many graphic design courses can be audited for free. This gives you access to most of the learning materials, including videos and readings. If you want to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You can learn design basics like color, typography, layout, and composition, as well as how to use tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva. Some courses also cover portfolio design, branding, and working with real-world client briefs.‎

    No experience is needed to get started. Many Coursera courses are made for beginners and walk you through the core principles and tools at your own pace.‎

    Yes. Graphic design is a skill used in many creative and marketing roles. Taking a course on Coursera can help you learn how to design professional visuals, build a portfolio, and show employers that you’ve developed real, practical skills.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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