Concept design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, sketching techniques, and the principles of design thinking. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing prototypes, and refining concepts through iterative feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your ideas to life and enhancing collaboration with teams. You'll also explore key topics such as user-centered design, branding strategies, and the integration of technology into design processes.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Application Development
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Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
Advanced Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Diagram Design
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LangChain, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Business Logic, File I/O, Transaction Processing, Document Management, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud API, Application Development, Software Documentation, Data Validation
Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Visionary, Adaptability, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Persistence, Collaboration, Experimentation
Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Automation Engineering, Matlab
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks