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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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      Creating Engaging Content for TikTok

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      Beginner · Course

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      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with Amazon Neptune

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Databases, Database Management, Database Administration, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Customer Experience with Chatbots and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Predictive Analytics, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Loyalty Programs, Self Service Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Return On Investment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Planning, Change Management, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Instructional Design, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Education Software and Technology, Process Capability, Learning Management Systems, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Solution Design, System Implementation

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Microsoft

      Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Validation, Data Storage

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Master of Science in Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Verification And Validation, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Security Management, Secure Coding, Scope Management, Application Security, Financial Statements, Proposal Development, Cash Flows, Object Oriented Design, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Security Requirements Analysis, Database Design, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Process Management, Mobile Security

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Debugging, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Displays, Image Analysis, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Systems Design, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, USB, Electrical Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Electrical Power, Technical Design

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law

      Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Reporting, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Microsoft 365, Audit Working Papers, Process Design, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Automation, Prompt Engineering

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, User Research, User Experience Design, Product Development, User Experience, Power Electronics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Machine Controls, Embedded Software

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      SD-WAN: Optimizing Network Performance & Security

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Network Routing, Encryption, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creating Engaging Content for TikTok: Coursera
    • Getting Started with Amazon Neptune: Amazon Web Services
    • AI for Customer Experience with Chatbots and Analytics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
    • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Master of Science in Software Engineering: West Virginia University
    • Power Electronics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law: Coursera Instructor Network

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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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