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.

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience), User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Javascript
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Data Visualization, AI Enablement, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Legal Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Creativity, Responsible AI, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, Creativity, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Recognizing Others, Decision Making, Writing, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Database Management, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Bash (Scripting Language), Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months