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Communication Design Courses

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.

Popular Communication Design Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Project Design, Development Environment

    ★ 5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Design Research, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Composure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Issue Tracking, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Communication, Professionalism

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Protocols for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Internal Communications, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Project Management Life Cycle, Report Writing, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Course Development, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Communication, Active Listening, Psychology

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Dignity in Care, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies

    ★ 3.8 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Creativity, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Presentations, AI Integrations, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Behavioral Economics, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, HubSpot CRM, Content Optimization, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing Tools, Storytelling, Copywriting, Marketing Psychology, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Confidence in Communication: Overcome Public Speaking Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Stress Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication design courses

  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
  • Special Communication Situations in Healthcare: Lecturio
  • Clinic Communication: Emails and Memos: Coursera
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Communication Protocols for Project Success: Coursera
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
  • Technical Communication in the AI Era: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity: University of Michigan

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