Communication design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, typography, layout principles, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating effective presentations, developing user-centered designs, and crafting engaging digital content. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support executing design projects and enhancing collaboration among team members.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Executive Presence, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, People Development, Social Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Planning, Project Schedules, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Leadership, Scope Management, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Graph Theory
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Power, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Systems, Technical Design, Matlab, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Generative AI, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Prompt Engineering, Litigation Support, Automation, Contract Review
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Data Processing, Front-End Web Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Case, Systems Design, Scenario Testing, Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks