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: Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Computer Graphics, Real Time Data, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Simulations, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Adaptive Equipment, Visual Impairment Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Training, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Professional Development, Tactfulness, Advocacy, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud API, Cloud Development, Database Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Server Side, Web Applications, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Network Architecture, System Monitoring, Persona (User Experience), Service Level Agreement, User Requirements Documents
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Process Mapping, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours