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Communication Design Courses

Communication design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, typography, layout principles, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating effective presentations, developing user-centered designs, and crafting engaging digital content. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support executing design projects and enhancing collaboration among team members.

Popular Communication Design Courses and Certifications


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    Scrimba

    Learn Accessible Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Color Theory, Semantic Web

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, Layout Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    466 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment, Art History, Ideation, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Research, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    825 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Precast System

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Building Design, Construction Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, 3D Modeling, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Thermal Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Design Thinking, User Research, Design, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Product Development, Product Design, Strategic Thinking, User Feedback, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration, Customer Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn Accessible Web Design: Scrimba
  • UI Design using Material Design 3: Designing a Reminder App: Coursera
  • Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy: Skillshare
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Design of Precast System: L&T EduTech
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia

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