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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Software Development Methodologies, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Software Architecture, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Assurance
★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Malware Protection, Information Technology Architecture
★ 4 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Multimedia, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Communication, Leadership
★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Cloud Management, Linux Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB
★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Business Modeling
★ 4.6 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, File Systems, Enterprise Modeling, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Animations, Digital Design, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Adobe Illustrator, Layout Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Document Management, Typography, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Change Control, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Change Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Graphic Design, Google Workspace, Marketing, User Accounts
★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours