Computer design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, and layout design, along with practical applications like creating prototypes and digital illustrations. Many courses introduce tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Blender, that support executing design projects and enhancing your creative workflow.

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Usability, Software Documentation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Presentation, Data Mapping, Color Theory, Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Geospatial Mapping, Design Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Digital Design, Software Design Patterns, Apple iOS, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months