Concept design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, sketching techniques, and the principles of design thinking. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing prototypes, and refining concepts through iterative feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your ideas to life and enhancing collaboration with teams. You'll also explore key topics such as user-centered design, branding strategies, and the integration of technology into design processes.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Creative Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Style Guides, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Testability, Creative Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Scenario Testing, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Computer Graphic Techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design, Simulations, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months