Visual design courses can help you learn color theory, typography, layout principles, and visual hierarchy. You can build skills in creating compelling graphics, designing user interfaces, and developing branding strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, that support executing design projects and collaborating with teams. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting user research and applying design thinking to solve visual communication challenges.

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story, Cross Platform Development, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Web Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Telecommunications, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Functional Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Requirements Documents, User Story, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Systems Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Business Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Prototyping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months