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.

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Earned Media, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Google Docs, Scripting, Google App Engine, Collaborative Software, Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management, Web Applications, Javascript, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Business, Team Management, Health Equity, Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Strategic Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months