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Design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, branding strategies, and visual storytelling techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, layout composition, and creating user-centered designs. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your design concepts to life and collaborating effectively with teams.

Popular Design Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement

    4.8 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Network Model, Model Training, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, Data Processing, MongoDB

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Culture Transformation, Employee Engagement, Global Marketing, Experience Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Behavior Management, Business Valuation, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Community Health

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, HVAC, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Case Studies, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Game Theory, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 5.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Organizational Change, User Research, Design Thinking, Change Management, Design Research, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Prototyping, Influencing, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Gap Analysis, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 728 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (728) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Software, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Database Administration, Data Visualization Software, Command-Line Interface, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Unix Shell, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Analytics, Linux, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Versioning

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 148 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (148) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Design courses

  • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour: University of London
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator: Yale University
  • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
  • Meta Database Engineer: Meta
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine

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