Visual design courses can help you learn color theory, typography, layout principles, and visual hierarchy. You can build skills in creating compelling graphics, designing user interfaces, and developing branding strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, that support executing design projects and collaborating with teams. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting user research and applying design thinking to solve visual communication challenges.

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Copywriting, Video Production, Photo Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Data Structures
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Python Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, No-Code Development, Object Oriented Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Java, Application Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, User Experience Design, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Solution Design, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Systems Thinking, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months