280 Short courses in Design

This Curating from Art to Design and Beyond course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is for students who are looking to enhance their engagement with and understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and theory.

The Design Thinking and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online will teach you how to leverage fundamental design thinking principles and innovative problem-solving tools to address business challenges and build products, strategies, teams, and environments for optimal use and performance.

In this Creating Textile Design Collections online short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), you will learn how to apply textile design skills to create coordinated collections of soft furnishings, tied together by your unique design elements. 

MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design at Open Colleges covers all areas of interior design, from design principles and dealing with clients, to understanding and interpreting briefs, working with suppliers and drawing up documents, and identifying and recommending materials and furniture.

This Elements of Design and Composition course from Udacity delves into texture in both fine arts and the digital realm, utilizing images, lines, shapes, typography, and layered colors to create depth and a tactile sense.

London School of Planning and Management's Diploma in Web design and Development is a comprehensive course aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to create and maintain engaging and functional websites. 

UCL's Internet of Things (IoT) - Introduction to Understanding and Designing IoT Systems short course is designed to give you the technical knowledge and skills to build Internet of Things (IoT) systems.

Building Information Modelling, BIM in Design Co-ordination at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is fast becoming the industry standard approach to designing, analysing, and managing building lifecycle.

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Sustainable Engineering Design Certificate in collaboration with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - DelftX. Take your first steps in designing for a circular economy.

This Applied Design Thinking - Digital Transformation of Service, Product, and Process at Singapore Management University will build capability to use "Digital Interfaces", "Automation", and "Data Analytics", within the Design Thinking Framework, to transform the Processes, Products, and Services of an organisation.

Kadenze's Making Meaning - An Introduction to Designing Objects program provides a broad overview and substantial introduction to the theories and practices of current object design. Illustrated using recent work from established and emerging designers, this provides a journey through "meaning" processes that lead to iconic products, and a glimpse into the world of the designers who create them.

In this Abstraction course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), we will open up the possibilities of drawing, paint manipulation, colour and collage, forging your own language within the context of abstraction.

This interdisciplinary Experience Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an introduction to the emerging discipline of experience design. You'll learn methods and techniques that can be applied across all sectors, to improve the quality of interaction and depth of engagement with audiences.

Aimed at anyone wishing to develop their brand communication skills, this practice based Branding and Identity Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will guide students through 5 key stages of brand identity design, culminating in the creation of an authentic branding toolkit for personal or commercial use.

This Set Design for Film and Television course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is aimed at beginners who would like to gain knowledge of the processes involved when designing for a production and learn more about the careers available in the art department of films or television.

During this Conceptual Fashion Styling course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) we will explore the elements of fashion styling and putting together a unique fashion story, working in small groups.

In recent times letterpress has enjoyed a big revival along with a host of other traditional skills. During this course students are taken through three areas of letterpress work in the unique Central Saint Martin Letterpress Workshop at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

Imperial's Innovation - A Design Thinking Approach programme is a four-day course that guides participants towards becoming champions of innovation within their organisations.

This Complete Graphic Design (SEG Award - Level 2 Certificate) course at the Arts University Bournemouth gives you the opportunity to develop sound graphic design skills and earn an accredited Level 2 qualification from Skills Education Group.

Study this Natural Garden Design online course from home and at your own pace. The course is offered by Warnborough College.