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Concept Design Courses

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.

Popular Concept Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Prototyping and Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Wireframing, Internet Of Things

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    397 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Creative Thinking, Culture, Sustainable Systems, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Open Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, User Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Design Elements And Principles, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Social Justice, Creativity, Team Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    15 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Conceptual Planning of Bridges

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Construction, Conceptual Design, Design Specifications, Finite Element Methods, Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    175 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P
    U

    Multiple educators

    Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Business Solutions, Technology Strategies, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Digital Transformation, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Business Risk Management, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, New Product Development, Product Design, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurial Finance, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    146 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    306 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Design Thinking - Parte 1: Descubre tu solución de negocio con IA Generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Competitive Intelligence, Human Centered Design, User Research, Generative AI Agents, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, AI literacy, Qualitative Research, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    1K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Thought Leadership, Personal Attributes, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    69 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Diversity and Inclusion, Coordination

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    15 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular concept design courses

  • Prototyping and Design:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • Open Design:Ā Duke University
  • Conceptual Planning of Bridges:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation:Ā University of Toronto
  • Business Innovation and Digital Disruption:Ā Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup:Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Strategic Organization Design:Ā Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitƤt München (LMU)
  • Design Thinking - Parte 1: Descubre tu solución de negocio con IA Generativa:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

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