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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Routing Protocols, Telecommunications, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales, Drive Engagement, Relationship Building, Writing, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Composure, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Driving engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Drive Engagement, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Social Skills, Communication, Writing, Business Writing, English Language, Writing and Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Document Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Team Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Leadership Development, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Leadership Development, Visionary, People Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months