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Computer Design Courses

Computer design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, and layout design, along with practical applications like creating prototypes and digital illustrations. Many courses introduce tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Blender, that support executing design projects and enhancing your creative workflow.

Popular Computer Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Visual Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Experimentation, Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Other Programming Languages, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Data Import/Export, Layout Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Application Deployment, Creative Design, Software Installation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Low Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    UI Design for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Test Script Development, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Functional Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Network Model, Model Optimization, Digital Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Memory Management, File Systems, Data Access, Cloud Platforms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare
  • VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool: L&T EduTech
  • UI Design for Web Developers: Scrimba
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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