Digital painting courses can help you learn core techniques such as color blending, brush control, lighting, and composition. You can build skills in creating textures, developing character or environment art, and working through iterative design steps. Many courses introduce tools like drawing tablets, digital brushes, and software platforms used to create polished artwork and refine creative ideas.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, ChatGPT, Branding, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Operations, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Creative Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Debugging, Prototyping, Software Documentation, Real Time Data, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Web Development, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Program Development, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Convolutional Neural Networks, Performance Tuning, C and C++, Digital Signal Processing, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Mathematical Software, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Debugging, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Servers, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Servers, Computer Programming, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Literacy, Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Query Languages
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Mining, Social Sciences, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks