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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design and Implement Processes and Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Devops Tools, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Application Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Mathematical Software, Environmental Engineering, Design

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Document Management, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    SSIS: Design, Implement & Automate ETL Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Integration, Data Mining, Advanced Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Processing, SQL, Dataflow, Workflow Management

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Software

    ★ 3.9 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking

    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 Development, User Feedback, Innovation, User Centered Design, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Diversity and Inclusion, Coordination

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, UI Components, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Integrate CCTV Systems Using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Equipment Design, System Design and Implementation, Electrical Wiring, Facility Management, Coordination

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Database Management, Data Presentation, Microsoft Power Platform, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office

    ★ 4.1 (130) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Design and Implement Processes and Communications: Whizlabs
  • Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance: L&T EduTech
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva: Board Infinity
  • SSIS: Design, Implement & Automate ETL Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera
  • Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA
  • Design and Integrate CCTV Systems Using AutoCAD: EDUCBA

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