Computer design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, and layout design, along with practical applications like creating prototypes and digital illustrations. Many courses introduce tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Blender, that support executing design projects and enhancing your creative workflow.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, System Software, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, OAuth, Microsoft Azure, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cloud Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud API, Authentications, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Unix Commands, Secure Coding, Debugging, Software Installation, Servers, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Video Production, Media Production, Animations, Image Quality, Color Theory, Data Import/Export, File Management, Motion Graphics, Generative AI, Timelines, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Data Processing, Electronic Systems, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Web Servers, File Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months