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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Writing, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Research and Design, Investigation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Collection, Research Reports, Liberal Arts, Grammar, Learning Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Intellectual Property
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Constructive Feedback, Planning
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Attributes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Composure, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Recognizing Others, Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health
★ 4.9 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, B2B Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Customer Retention, Business Communication, Communication, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Customer Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Communications, Relationship Building, Influencing, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Initiative and Leadership, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis
★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Team Building, Telecommuting, Professional Development, Meeting Facilitation, People Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure
★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Revenue Recognition, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Accruals, Business Ethics, Change Management, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Project Management
★ 4.7 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, User Experience, User Research, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation
★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Canva (Software), Content Optimization, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Paid media, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Visual Design, Marketing
★ 4.1 (775) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Concision, General Sales Practices, Presentations, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months