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.

Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, MySQL, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Scalability, Data Integrity, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prototyping, Memory Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing
★ 4.8 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management, Process Management, Quality Management, Quality Improvement
★ 4.5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Experience Design, User Experience Design, UI Components, Design
★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis
★ 4.5 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office
★ 4.1 (134) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, Design Software, Technical Design, Functional Design, Design, Human Factors, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Conceptual Design
★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Software Design, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Application Development, Data Persistence
★ 4.5 (189) · 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
★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Database Development, Dashboard Creation, Software Documentation, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing
★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Integrated Development Environments, Test Script Development, Schematic Diagrams, Simulations, Dataflow
★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks