Visual design courses can help you learn color theory, typography, layout principles, and visual hierarchy. You can build skills in creating compelling graphics, designing user interfaces, and developing branding strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, that support executing design projects and collaborating with teams. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting user research and applying design thinking to solve visual communication challenges.

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Information Architecture, Content Development and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Administration, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication
★ 4.7 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service
★ 4.4 (32) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Mathematical Software, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Design, Basic Electrical Systems
★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design
★ 4.1 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Accident Prevention, Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Design
★ 4.8 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Wireframing, Generative AI, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows, Design Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, AI Workflows, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Solution Design, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Feedback, Innovation, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Architectural Design, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Architecture and Construction, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Frontend Integration, Computer Graphics, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Web Content, Usability, Javascript, User Experience, Data Validation
★ 4.7 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Usability, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks