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.

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Support, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Generative Model Architectures, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science
★ 4.7 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Embedded Software, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (632) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Data Access, Data Structures, Data Storage, Python Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Debugging
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning
★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning
★ 4.8 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness
★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Presence, Web Content, Web Design, Git (Version Control System)
★ 4.5 (2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours