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Computer Design Courses

Computer design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, and layout design, along with practical applications like creating prototypes and digital illustrations. Many courses introduce tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Blender, that support executing design projects and enhancing your creative workflow.

Popular Computer Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C

    Coursera

    SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Code Reusability, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Design Software, Project Documentation, Design, Design Strategies, Data Management, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI for Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering

    4.3 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Schematic Diagrams

    3.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Storage

    4.9 stars, 3.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Business Systems

    4.7 stars, 201 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (201) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Web Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Interactive Design, No-Code Development, Animations, Layout Design, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Research, Interviewing Skills

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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