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Design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, branding strategies, and visual storytelling techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, layout composition, and creating user-centered designs. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your design concepts to life and collaborating effectively with teams.

Popular Design Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Architecture, Enterprise Security, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Science, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Access, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles

    4.1 stars, 378 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, AI literacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Professional Development

    4.9 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Commercialization, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Decision Making, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 783 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (783) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interactive Design, Music, UI Components

    4.4 stars, 921 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (921) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4 stars, 484 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (484) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Prototyping

    4.3 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 547 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (547) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Cinematography, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design

    4.5 stars, 443 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (443) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Code Coverage, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation

    4.5 stars, 475 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (475) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    4.5 stars, 285 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (285) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Trustworthiness, Writing, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills

    4.8 stars, 483 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (483) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Design courses

  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing: IBM
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities: University of Michigan
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles: SkillUp
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota

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