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Communication Design Courses

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.

Popular Communication Design Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Panels, Interactive Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Electronic Hardware, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, System Monitoring, Automation Engineering, System Configuration, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Computer Hardware, Network Troubleshooting

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Analytical Skills

    ★ 4.7 (84) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Budget Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Operations Management, Business Operations, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Human Resource Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.4 (207) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Internal Communications, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (254) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Crisis Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Intervention, Public Relations, Business Communication, Media and Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Communication, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement

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

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Social Impact, Community Development, Public History, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Design, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Design, Multimedia, Photography, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Estimation

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Functional Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Simulations, Fine-tuning

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Design, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular communication design courses

  • Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic): Packt
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • How to create Social Media graphics using Canva: Coursera
  • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
  • Crisis Communications : IESE Business School
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Introdução ao Controle Moderno: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps: Johns Hopkins University

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