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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design
★ 4.6 (209) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Software Testing, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning
★ 4.9 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling
★ 4.8 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Maintainability, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Videography, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Interactive Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting
★ 4.7 (125) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Software Design Patterns, Usability Testing, Design Strategies, Technical Writing, Simulations, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Promotional Materials, Campaign Management, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Typography, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks