Interested in learning a new skill in 2022? Check out 10 short courses in architecture and design from Dezeen Courses in the USA, Portugal, Hong Kong and the UK as well as remote learning opportunities.

Short courses are an accessible way to hone previous design-related skills including sustainable design knowledge or sketching skills.

These courses are suitable for beginners looking for a broad introduction to design-related topics, or students with prior knowledge looking to specialise their skills.

Courses are delivered through workshops, seminars and masterclasses, both face-to-face and via pre-prepared resources.

Short-form courses allow students to gain an understanding of the subject without committing to a full-length programme such as an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Here are 10 short courses on Dezeen Courses:

Sketching Interiors in One Point Perspective at BehindCanvas

BehindCanvas's Sketching Interiors in One Point Perspective short online course teaches participants the basics of hand-rendering interior perspective views.

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Service Design Masterclass at Royal College of Art

The Service Design Masterclass online course at Royal College of Art aims to provide participants with transformational skills to elevate customer experience in the service industry.

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Parametric Design Foundations at Pratt Institute

The Parametric Design Foundations short course at Pratt Institute in New York City and online aims to equip students with parametric modelling skills through lectures, workshops and interactive development.

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Digital Design Course at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The Digital Design short course at School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago and online offers students a broad range of skill development in a variety of digital design disciplines.

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Studio First course at Carleton University

The Studio First online course at Carleton University, Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism facilitates postgraduate architecture studies for those with no formal background in architecture.

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Design the Future of Mobility workshop at Cascais School of Art & Design

The Design the Future of Mobility workshop at Cascais School of Art & Design in Cascais, Portugal teaches students transport design using real-life scenarios.

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Unit XV course at Softbiome

The Unit XV online course at Softbiome provides students with digital 3D modelling and visualisation skills tailored to their level of experience.

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Sustainable Design Foundation at Pratt Institute

The Sustainable Design Foundation short course at Pratt Institute in New York City and remotely combines practical and theoretical skills to teach sustainable design principles.

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Wooden Architectural Icon Workshop at My ArchiSchool

The Wooden Architectural Icon Workshop, part of Architectural Design Program 1.0, at My ArchiSchool in Hong Kong, teaches students to create wooden scale models of iconic architectural buildings.

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Passive House 101 course at Passive House School

The Passive House 101 online course at Passive House School introduces participants to Passive House values, standards and practices.

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