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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding, Brand Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Vendor Relationship Management, Billing Inquiries, Process Mapping, Vendor Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Workflow Management, Business Communication, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing, Standard Operating Procedure, Document Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Procedure Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Office Procedures, Business Correspondence, Internal Communications, Business Writing, Issue Tracking, Patient Safety, Business Communication, Technical Writing, Communication, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Management Training And Development, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Concision, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Architecture, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Technical Communication, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Communication Strategies, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Practices, Professional Development, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Patient Coordination, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Trustworthiness, Patient Safety, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Resilience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Strong Work Ethic, Business Correspondence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Concision, Performance Metric, Marketing Communications, Goal Setting, Project Performance, Internal Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks