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.

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photography, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, European History, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Color Theory, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Design, Image Quality, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Cinematography
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Storytelling, Branding, Color Theory, Product Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Social Media, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Animations, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months