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: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Agentic systems, System Requirements, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Social Justice, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Cultural Responsiveness, Product Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, User Experience Design, Storyboarding, Product Development, Process Development, Market Research, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Layout Design, Color Theory, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Adaptability, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks