Painting courses can help you learn foundational techniques such as color theory, brushwork, layering, and composition. You can build skills in observing form, mixing pigments, and developing different painting styles across subjects. Many courses introduce materials, digital tools, or studio practices that support experimenting with textures, refining details, and creating expressive visual work.

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Editing, AI Workflows, Post-Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Visual Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Color Matching, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Graphics Software, Design Software, Content Creation, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia
★ 4.7 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Educational Materials, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking
★ 4.9 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cinematography, Videography, Video Production, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Image Quality, Storytelling, Creativity
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Music
★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud
★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Thinking, Media and Communications, Visual Storytelling, Art History, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Creative Thinking, Multimedia, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Active Listening, Creative Problem-Solving, Literacy, Music, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Aesthetics, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Business Strategy
★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours