Graphic design courses can help you learn typography, color theory, layout design, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating visual content for both print and digital platforms, as well as developing a keen eye for aesthetics and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, that support executing design projects and bringing your creative ideas to life.
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Paid media, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Automation, Automation, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Digital Content, Videography, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Estimation, Simulations, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Scenario Testing, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, No-Code Development, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Process Modeling, Application Design, Automation, Business Process, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Software, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Design Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Database Management, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, SQL, Database Application, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks