52 Online Creative Arts and Design Certificate Programs

The Professional Certificate of Competency in Product Design for Engineers equips engineers and technicians with the expertise to create customer-focused, cost-effective, sustainable, and technology-driven products. The course covers key topics, including design thinking and user-centric design, core design principles, and the selection of materials and manufacturing processes to meet design requirements.

The Independent Artist Program at Musicians Institute (MI) offers educational experience for singers, songwriters, DJs, producers, rappers, and instrumentalists seeking to control their artistic destiny in the music market. This equips students with the technical knowledge and professional skills.

Building skills in developing and delivering online learning are integral to addressing the task of training online. As companies increasingly recognize the value of online learning, training functions must keep pace with advances in instructional methodologies and new technology. It is critical that training professionals remain up-to-date with changes to how training is produced and delivered.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Design and Innovation focuses on developing creative design thinking to address problems in every aspect of life. The design module features an online design studio, social networking and inspiring study materials alongside a practical component. As well as design, you’ll choose a complementary subject to gain skills and knowledge in an area that fits your needs and interests.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly.

The Certificate in Product Development and Design is for students and professionals who seek to solve complex problems from a holistic, design-oriented perspective. Whether you are an entrepreneur, administrator, civil servant, marketer, project manager, engineer, healthcare worker, educator, or advocate – this program will help you to discover solutions through the use of creativity, collaboration, and iterative design.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts develops creative and conceptual thinking through theory and critique seminars, art history, and rigorous studio practice in areas such as painting, drawing, digital photography, and other media. The program is designed to help students build a portfolio for application to a Master of Fine Arts program.

A comprehensive interior design certificate combining studio courses with design theory and history. Students develop manual and digital drawing skills, create portfolio work, and study how to design functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable spaces.

This course is suitable for both employees in engineering and technology as well as for individuals enrolled in a technical degree program. The learning content of this certificate course is divided into four modules.

The Certificate in Game Design teaches the fundamentals of game mechanics, narrative design, prototyping, and engine‑based development (Godot). It's a practical, portfolio‑focused 18‑credit program delivered 100% online and designed for flexible, asynchronous study.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the processes of design and innovation, with particular regard to digital technology. You will also study the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes that are driven by those digital technologies.

Online Certificate in Optical Instrument Design: An increasing amount of today’s consumer, industrial, and business products incorporate optomechanical systems. These are essential to virtually every industry, including defence, medical, clean energy, nanotechnology, automotive, electronics, communications, entertainment, computers, and consumer products.

The Graphics Arts courses are uniquely suitable for online and hybrid instruction. Our capable instructors have created outstanding online and hybrid courses with digital lectures, video tutorials, and online discussions.

Are you from the graphic design, marketing, or design industry, or are you generally interested in successful web design? Do you want to channel your existing programming knowledge into user-friendly applications? In this course, you will learn how to combine technically sophisticated web applications with pleasant usability.

Besides industry, digitalization has now firmly taken hold of the service sector. This transformation offers you new career options, leading to future-proof positions as a specialist or manager. In this course, you will complement your knowledge of service management with digital skills. You will learn how to make analog processes more efficient using computer-aided systems – without losing sight of customer needs and expectations. First, you will gain insight into modern concepts of digital transformation. In the second module, you will learn which tools and channels are suitable for implementation. The service management learning unit will refresh your knowledge before you delve into the creative aspects of service delivery. Towards the end of the course, you will explore the diverse areas of e-business – from legal foundations and online communication to the development of sophisticated e-business concepts. You will receive the university certificate after successfully completing two exams and three assignments. The continuing education content is assessed at AKAD University with the credits earned and can be credited accordingly in any applicable credit transfer procedures.

Turn your knowledge of cannabis into innovative market-ready products. The Cannabis Product Development Specialist program is your path to a career in cannabis product development, manufacturing, and extraction. You will master the licensed-level skills needed to formulate edibles, beverages, topicals, concentrates, and pre-rolls with precision and consistency. Invest in the specialized knowledge that will establish your career and enable you to prosper in the cannabis manufacturing sector.