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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.

Popular Design Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    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

  • M

    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Development, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.8 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    TikTok Content Creator Pro

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Integrate CCTV Systems Using AutoCAD

    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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Pixel Art for Video Games

    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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface

    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

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Electronic Systems, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Electronics, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (249) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Human Factors (Security), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (417) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Process, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management

    ★ 4.6 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
  • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
  • TikTok Content Creator Pro: Coursera
  • Design and Integrate CCTV Systems Using AutoCAD: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface: Coursera
  • Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan

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