Design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, branding strategies, and visual storytelling techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, layout composition, and creating user-centered designs. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your design concepts to life and collaborating effectively with teams.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Collaboration, Proofreading, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning
★ 4.7 (491) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis
★ 4.6 (278) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.5 (277) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Content Scheduling, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Optimization, Content Development and Management, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Videography, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Video Production, Marketing
★ 4.4 (203) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Equipment Design, System Design and Implementation, Electrical Wiring, Facility Management, Coordination
★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Access, Data Security, Data Store
★ 4.3 (296) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer Success Management, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, UI Components, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, User Interface (UI), Data Storage, Database Management, File I/O
★ 4.3 (334) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Editing, User Interface (UI), Software Installation
★ 4.9 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, UI Components, Application Design
★ 4.3 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Learning Strategies, Personal Development, digital literacy, Communication, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications
★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks