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.

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, JSON, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Web Services, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Authentications, Security Management, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Awareness, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Ethics, Information Technology Operations, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Data Security, User Provisioning, Multi-Factor Authentication, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Journey Mapping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Customer Retention, Business Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Query Languages, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Program Development, Software Development, Automation, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Maintainability, File Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Scripting Languages, Data Persistence, JSON
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Scenario Testing, Innovation, Storytelling, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Scripting Languages, Gmail, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months