Sound design courses can help you learn audio editing, sound synthesis, field recording, and mixing techniques. You can build skills in creating soundscapes, designing audio for visual media, and mastering tracks for various formats. Many courses introduce tools like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Adobe Audition, that support implementing sound design concepts in projects ranging from film to video games. You'll also explore techniques for manipulating sound to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions.

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Creativity, Human Machine Interfaces, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, User Experience Design, Layout Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Design, Value Propositions, User Experience, Sales Process, Prototyping, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Animation and Game Design, Design, Peer Review, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Wireframing, Software Testing, Information Architecture, White-Box Testing, No-Code Development, Quality Assurance
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media, Design Software, Peer Review, Creativity, Patch Management, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks