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    Study visual design for creating compelling visuals. Learn about color theory, typography, and layout design for print and digital media.

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    • P

      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Team Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Creative Designing in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Network Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Productivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Washington

      Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      428 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Django Web Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Houston

      Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Design, Video Editing, Writing, Multimedia, Photo Editing, Scripting, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Product Design, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Inferential Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Probability Distribution, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MathWorks

      Image Processing for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Graphical Tools, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Data Store

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      950 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp EdTech
    • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist: CertNexus
    • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
    • Django Web Framework : Meta
    • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
    • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Visual Design

    Visual design is the combination of visual elements like lines, colors, type fonts, and white space and how they all impact the appearance, usability, and overall presence of a website or other visual creation.

    Successful visual design relies on a strong, unique, artful visual concept. Think of all the great music LP covers over the years that have succeeded because of a strong, dominant visual design. Great visual design, or graphic design, concepts should enhance or even become the overall message, not detract from it. Without great visual design, many banner ads, TV commercials, show posters, and other visual materials would be less striking. The magic of visual design is that it hooks people’s attention and encourages them to examine other aspects of the piece more closely.‎

    It's important to learn about visual design and graphic design because of the skills you can gain from these programs, such as visual elements for websites, videos, advertisements, business reports, and other media. As the world grows more digital every day, the visual design we see is most often represented in online visual materials.

    Learning how to use visual design software can help you realize the work that goes into creating an art piece, an animated video, or a short film with strong visuals. It's a learned skill that can pay dividends down the road should you decide to turn visual design into a career.‎

    Some careers that use visual design include graphic designer, creative director, and art director at marketing agencies. Another career is a visual stylist for retail merchandising companies. Someone with a visual design background could be the director of user experience for a web-based technology company as well.

    These are the people who have gotten educated in art, design, visual aesthetics, software UI/UX, and more and have worked in the field to bring these skills to projects for companies and organizations.‎

    Taking online courses is a great step forward for you to better understand the foundation and basics of visual design. If you're currently working in a technology area, you may already have a head start on understanding graphic design and visual design software programs.

    But if you're ready to broaden your scope of visual design, and dig deeper into the software tools and the artistic sensibilities in visual design work, online courses can help further your knowledge base. Try courses that challenge your accepted notions of visual identity and graphic design. You may find the innovation you see in these new worlds of visual design and graphic design is very appealing to you as you move through your career.‎

    Online Visual Design courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Visual Design skills. Choose from a wide range of Visual Design courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Visual Design, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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