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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

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    Coursera

    Event Video & Social Media Experience Design in Canva

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, User Centered Design, Web Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Graphic Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Demography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Usability, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xbox

    Digital and Print Media Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, File Management, Color Theory

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Elements and Principles of Visual Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Media and Communications, Color Theory, Art History, Typography, Creativity, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Design, Design Strategies, Design, Marketing Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Typography, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Breakthrough Advertisements: Basics to Begin

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Event Video & Social Media Experience Design in Canva: Coursera
  • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
  • Digital and Print Media Design: Xbox
  • Elements and Principles of Visual Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
  • Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z: Skillshare

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