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: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Adobe Acrobat, Creativity, Design, Presentations, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Financial Accounting, Process Management, People Management, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Capital Budgeting, Marketing, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Data Science, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence
Advanced · Course · 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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months