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.

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Graphics Software, Animations, Graphical Tools, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Graphical Tools, Brand Management, Photo Editing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Data Validation, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Verification And Validation, Information Privacy, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Graphics Software, Digital Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Graphical Tools, Vector Databases, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Media Production, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Media Strategy, Journalism, Media and Communications, AI literacy, Media Planning, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Organizational Structure, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Organizational Change, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Facebook, Electronic Media, Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Shared Media, Media and Communications, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Web Presence, Content Management, Planning, Research, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Journals, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Document Management, Project Management, Personal Development, Query Languages
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Product Promotion, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Account Management, Digital Content, Professional Development, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Target Audience, Writing, Professionalism, Communication, Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Concision, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks