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: Video Production, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Virtual Reality, Teaching, User Experience Design, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Adult Learning Principles, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, UI/UX Research, Online Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Service Design, Forecasting
★ 4.7 (320) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, Layout Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Goal Setting, Educational Materials
★ 4.3 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Color Theory, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Business Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, UI/UX Strategy, Design and Product, A/B Testing, Design Research, Prioritization, Data Literacy, Strategic Prioritization, Usability, Resource Allocation, Product Improvement, Product Testing, Creative Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Process Design, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions, User Experience, Prototyping, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interactive Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Flows, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Threat Modeling, UI/UX Strategy, Application Security, Human Factors, Authentications, UI/UX Research, Human Centered Design, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), User Story, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Safety Standards, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design
★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours