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    Explore digital design principles for web and graphic design. Learn about user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, typography, and color theory.

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    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UI Design

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media Marketing in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Content, Brand Awareness, B2B Sales, Professional Networking, Integrated Marketing Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Cloud Storage, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Data Science, Deep Learning, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Marketing in a Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Marketing Communications, E-Commerce, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Product Promotion, Innovation, Customer Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Media and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Integrated Marketing Communications, Risk Management, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Advertising

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Mockups, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Lifecycle Management, User Experience, Agile Methodology, Market Research, Customer Insights

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Science, Database Management, Big Data, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Processing

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Transformation, Scheduling, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, A/B Testing, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Data Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Channel, E-Commerce, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Experience Design, Marketing Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Digital Content, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to UI Design: University of Minnesota
    • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Digital Media and Marketing Strategies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Marketing Digital: Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you can learn in Design And Product

    User Interface (18)
    User Experience (16)
    Software Testing (13)
    Game Design (11)
    Agile Software Development (10)
    Graphics (10)
    Virtual Reality (9)
    Design Thinking (8)
    Web (8)
    Video Game Development (7)
    Web Design (7)
    Adobe Photoshop (6)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Design

    Digital design is the process of creating content and graphics that end-users will view on a screen rather than on paper or another physical medium. As we move further into a digital world, chances are you read and view items on a phone, tablet, or computer screen far more often than you do on paper. When you use digital design, you're putting the rules and guidelines of design into digital formats. Digital design is a field that's growing rapidly.‎

    Digital design is different from traditional graphic design, so even if you have experience designing a logo or graphic for a printed page, you need different skills and knowledge tools. Digital design items aren't just meant to be read—they're meant for people to use. Digital media is often interactive, so you need to know how to create interactive graphics and website elements. If you work in design or want to work in design, it's important to be able to design for digital media. The fact that digital design is everywhere these days means that it's helpful have some familiarity with its concepts and terminology even if you're not designing digitally yourself.‎

    You can find a host of careers in the digital design field, and they include web designers, digital graphic designers, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) specialists, and app designers. Digital design is crucial to many different sectors of the business world. You can find jobs as a digital designer working in a corporate environment, designing for a specific brand or project, or you can work for a company that specializes in digital design for various clients. You can also strike out on your own with your design business or consultancy.‎

    Whether you're looking to learn digital design as a springboard to a new career or to advance yourself in your current workplace, you can benefit from learning online. Our courses rely on instruction from some of the best minds and talents in the business, so you'll learn more than just the basics. You'll be able to take what you've learned and apply it where you work now or on your search for a new job.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Digital 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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