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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, HTML and CSS, User Flows, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      UI Design for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Maintainability, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mockups, Javascript and jQuery, Wireframing, Web Development, Usability, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Motion Graphics, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, Animations, Wireframing, Graphic Design, Style Guides

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Honesty

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Web Applications, Mobile Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Innovation, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      User experience design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Storytelling, Design, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Public Speaking, Design Research, Usability Testing, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Empathy, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Strategic Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Communication Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Active Listening, Brainstorming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

      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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • UI Design for Web Developers: Scrimba
    • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
    • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • User experience design: University of Cambridge
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Foundations of Strategic Communications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University

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