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: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Embedded Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Low Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Software Engineering Tools, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, System Programming, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Hardware Architecture, Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electrical Systems, Computer Architecture, Health Technology, Electronics, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks