25 Best Graphic Design Courses Online
We compared 25 Graphic Design courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy, edX and International Open Academy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 5 come from a named university or institution, including California Institute of the Arts, University of Colorado Boulder and UniCesumar. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy, edX, International Open Academy
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, International Open Academy, matched to "graphic design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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1
Ideas from the History of Graphic Design
Offered by California Institute of the Arts
This intensive survey examines four pivotal eras in the History of Western Graphic Design, tracing the evolution of visual communication from the Industrial Revolution through the mid-20th century. While the global histo...
$79.00listed price -
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Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative...
$49.00listed price -
3
Graphic Design
Offered by California Institute of the Arts
Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This four-course sequence exposes students to the fundament...
$49.00listed price -
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Pengen Jadi Graphic Designer! - Jadi Jago Illustrator
Deskripsi Tujuan Pembelajaran dan Kurikulum Adobe IllustratorDeskripsi Tujuan PembelajaranPembelajaran Adobe Illustrator bertujuan untuk membekali peserta dengan keterampilan dalam mengedit dan membuat desain vektor seca...
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5
Graphic Design and AI Masterclass for Beginners
Are you ready to become a creative powerhouse, designing stunning flyers, business cards, brochures, and branded visuals like a pro? Whether you're a complete beginner or a growing creative, this course is your all-in-on...
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Graphic Design For Complete Beginners
Welcome to our online Graphic Design lessons! Are you ready to unlock your creativity and master the art of visual communication? Whether you're a budding artist, an aspiring designer, or simply eager to enhance your gra...
$59.99listed price -
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AI Graphic Design Masterclass: Logos, Thumbnails & More
Design like a pro — no experience needed.Imagine being able to create stunning logos, thumbnails, mockups, and even viral memes using just simple prompts — no Photoshop, no Illustrator, and no prior design skills.In this...
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47 Graphic Design Projects for Photoshop Beginners
******"Any beginner in my situation, a newly Graduated Graphic Designer with next to no experience in Photoshop, needs to take this course. Highly recommended, along with Chris Parker's Photoshop Master class. I am seein...
$49.99listed price -
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Easy Learn Graphic Design for Beginners
Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills?Jump Start your Graphic Design Career here. Learn about the in...
$19.99listed price -
10
Graphic Design Bootcamp
Do you like to learn in a project-based environment?Do you want to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign?Do you want to tackle BOTH print and web design projects?You’re in the right place! This c...
$199.99listed price -
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Learn Graphic Design Using AI Canva Gemini and Grok Imagine
Welcome to the Complete Graphics Design with AI Tools Masterclass, where creativity meets artificial intelligence. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to create professional-quality designs, social media posts, ads...
$29.99listed price -
12
Design Beginners Bootcamp – Learn Graphic Design Skills Fast
In the 21st century, pretty much everyone is a designer. Whether you want to be or not. If you work in marketing or comms you’ll be expected to just be able to design things. Or if you’re a solopreneur or have your own s...
$199.99listed price -
13
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Offered by Xbox
Unleash your creativity and design captivating visuals for the gaming world with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. Learn essential graphic design principles and Adobe Photoshop skills to create stunning...
$49.00listed price -
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Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
$49.00listed price -
15
Graphic Design Theory - Space
Offered by Skillshare
Your instructor Martin Perhiniak, states: As a graphic designer, most of the designs you work on will end up being flat. Not in the sense that they won’t look good, but in the literal sense: they will be printed on sheet...
$49.00listed price -
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Marketing Graphic Design
In 'Marketing Graphic Design,' you'll learn how to effectively market your design services to attract and retain clients, a skill that can make or break your success in the field. The course is perfect for anyone who fee...
$24.99listed price -
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Complete 'Graphic Design Course' in 10 lessons for all ages
This graphic design course is designed to spark your creativity and help you explore the fundamentals of design through ten focused lessons. It's accessible to everyone, regardless of age or artistic ability, making it a...
$39.99listed price -
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CorelDRAW : Graphic Design and T-Shirt Design with CorelDRAW
This course focuses on using CorelDRAW to design professional-quality T-shirts, guiding you through the process of turning your creative ideas into a successful printing business. You'll learn the ins and outs of vector...
$19.99listed price -
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Introduction to Graphic Design
Offered by LCI Education
This course provides a solid introduction to graphic design, covering essential principles and techniques that can enhance your design skills. You'll explore key concepts like color theory, typography, and layout while g...
$178.20listed price -
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Mastery Graphic Design Mini Course Zero To Hero
This mini course is designed for those who want to quickly grasp the essentials of graphic design without sifting through endless content. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a quick refresher, you'll learn a...
$19.99listed price -
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Graphic Design Business Basics
Learn how to start a graphic design business and how to design a graphic design business plan. Build your brand, find clients and get the practical skills you need to grow your venture from the ground up.
$24.99listed price -
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Graphic Design Essentials
Offered by LCI Education
Acquire the essential skills to become a working Graphic Designer from the basics of color theory to presenting a project to a client.
$99.00listed price -
23
Marketing Digital para igrejas
Offered by UniCesumar
Neste curso você irá aprender:- A usar o Instagram e Facebook- Para que serve cada uma das ferramentas- A importância do planner (planejamento)- A colocar um link na Bio do Instagram- Impulsionamentos- Arte de divulgação...
$34.99listed price -
24
From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online
Offered by Google
From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online is the third of eight courses in the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate. This course will help you develop social media marketing strategies. Social medi...
$49.00listed price -
25
Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication
Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz
In this course each student will create a scientific animation that tells a story with data to better communicate scientific results – along the way they will learn programming, science writing, and technical animation s...
$49.00listed price
Best Graphic Design Courses Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, Udemy, edX and International Open Academy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including California Institute of the Arts, University of Colorado Boulder and UniCesumar — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.