Concept design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, sketching techniques, and the principles of design thinking. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing prototypes, and refining concepts through iterative feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your ideas to life and enhancing collaboration with teams. You'll also explore key topics such as user-centered design, branding strategies, and the integration of technology into design processes.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Patient Communication
★ 4.7 (353) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Model Deployment, Tool Calling, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Business Process Automation, AI Personalization, Vector Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Prioritization, Tree Maps
★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Data Store, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Development, Microarchitecture, Prometheus (Software)
★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing, Debugging, Computer Programming
★ 4.4 (627) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Promotional Materials, Campaign Management, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations
★ 4.4 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Presentations, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, AI literacy, Storytelling, Accountability Frameworks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Risk Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Model Evaluation, Risk Management, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Social Justice, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design Specifications, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Technical Documentation, Ideation, Animations, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications
★ 3.9 (241) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks