Concept design courses can help you learn visual storytelling, sketching techniques, and the principles of design thinking. You can build skills in creating compelling narratives, developing prototypes, and refining concepts through iterative feedback. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your ideas to life and enhancing collaboration with teams. You'll also explore key topics such as user-centered design, branding strategies, and the integration of technology into design processes.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Internet Of Things
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, User Research, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Design and Product, Experience Design, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Market Analysis, Prioritization, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, UI/UX Research, Content Development and Management, Design Research, Content Optimization, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Customer Advocacy, Test Planning, Benchmarking, User Feedback, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Reports
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Construction, Conceptual Design, Design Specifications, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Creative Design, Design Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks