Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Ableton Live Course: Sound Production for Musicians and Artists

47 reviews

Hands-on production, mixing, and sound design with Ableton Live. Learn audio fundamentals, gain staging, effects processing, sequencing, virtual instruments, and advanced techniques for creating professional-quality music and soundscapes.

• Kadenze
• 54 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 reviews

Explore songwriting techniques to express ideas and emotions effectively. Learn about prosody, develop your message, and create engaging lyrics and melodies. Suitable for beginners and experienced songwriters.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

2547 ratings at Coursera

Explore key periods in Western design history, tracing its evolution from instrumental practice to a creative field. Gain insights into design thinking and visual culture analysis.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Figma

Figma for Beginners

60 reviews

This playlist gives a quick tour of the key features of Figma.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry

42 reviews

The fundamentals of circular fashion unraveled, learn about circularity in all steps of the fashion value chain. From new textile materials and circular design all the way to business modelling.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Guitar for Beginners

21 reviews

Learn guitar basics, including instrument parts, tuning, technique, music theory, scales, chords, and songs. Develop foundational skills for acoustic or electric guitar playing through practical lessons and exercises.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

IE Business School;  IE School of Architecture & Design

Making Architecture

1446 ratings at Coursera

Gain unique insights into architectural thinking, from creative mindset to technical aspects. Learn to analyze designs, create spaces, and develop compelling stories behind your projects.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Music Theory

27 reviews

Explore Western music theory from basics to advanced concepts, covering pitches, scales, rhythm, harmony, and more. Develop skills to read, write, analyze, and listen to music informedly.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

121 reviews

This course introduces the basic elements and trends that define sustainability practices in Architecture today. It follows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Envato Tuts+

Premiere Pro Tutorial Course

45 reviews

Learn video editing essentials in Adobe Premiere Pro, from file organization and importing to advanced techniques like effects, audio adjustments, and exporting. Perfect for beginners seeking practical skills.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The 3D Printing Revolution

19 reviews

Explore the transformative potential of 3D printing technology, its applications, and its impact on manufacturing, business, and the global economy through informative lectures and expert interviews.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

433 ratings at Coursera

Explore art through a gendered lens, examining how sexuality and gender roles influence the creation, interpretation, and display of paintings across different cultures and time periods.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Real-Time Audio Programming in ChucK

34 reviews

Learn real-time audio programming with ChucK, covering fundamentals to advanced topics. Create expressive digital instruments, explore sound synthesis, and gain skills applicable to other programming languages.

• Kadenze
• 48 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

737 ratings at Coursera

Learn a management theory for thriving arts organizations. Discover how bold programming, strategic marketing, and supporter cultivation can create a cycle of success and growth in cultural institutions.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Great Learning

Introduction to Graphic Design with Photoshop

91 reviews

Comprehensive introduction to graphic design fundamentals and Photoshop basics, covering layout, typography, color theory, and practical demonstrations for aspiring designers.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video