Sound design courses can help you learn audio editing, sound synthesis, field recording, and mixing techniques. You can build skills in creating soundscapes, designing audio for visual media, and mastering tracks for various formats. Many courses introduce tools like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Adobe Audition, that support implementing sound design concepts in projects ranging from film to video games. You'll also explore techniques for manipulating sound to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Planning, Innovation, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Diagram Design, Productivity Software, Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Interactive Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Agile Methodology, Business Planning, Project Planning, Innovation, Diagram Design, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Workflow Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Branding, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Motion Graphics, Video Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Web Content
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Due Diligence, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, International Finance, Compliance Training, Analytical Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks