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.

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking
★ 4.5 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference
★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Usability, Graphic Design, Adobe Firefly, Document Control, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Visual Design, Packaging and Labeling, Branding, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Digital Design, Branding
★ 4.7 (670) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment, Prototyping
★ 4.3 (624) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Relationship Building, Writing, Communication, Business Communication, Generative AI Agents, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Selling Techniques, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Process, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Sales Development, Business Correspondence, Sales, Business Writing, Trustworthiness, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Support, Recognizing Others, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, Strategic Communication, Personalized Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Generative AI Agents, Performance Analysis, Communication Strategies, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Team Collaboration, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications
★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks