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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, AI literacy, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Corporate Communications, Communication, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Concision, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Competitive Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Information Architecture, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Research Methodologies, Focus Group
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Communication, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Thinking, Media and Communications, Visual Storytelling, Art History, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Team Building, Professionalism, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Business Communication, Prioritization, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Employee Coaching, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks