MediaBistro is offering one killer deal for anyone looking to bump up his/her web design skills. Right now you can get a year subscription to their On Demand Video library for just $97–that’s more than half off the usual price!

The On Demand Videos are a great resource for any designer, and include practical online tutorials showing you everything from how to get the most out of design programs to solid career advice. You can even download the juiciest clips from MediaBistro’s design conferences.

MediaBistro does an excellent job recruiting subject experts, oftentimes design professors, to lead each how-to video. They’re perfect for busy professionals who don’t have the time for an extensive course or the resources to go back to school. If you’re looking for other easy, efficient ways to hone your design skills, consider these options:

1. Conventions and Seminars

Attending a one or two day convention like An Event Apart is a great way to re-energize your passion for web design and learn from some of the best designers out there. What’s even better–you may be able to get your company to foot the bill.

2. Summer Classes

Many design schools and community colleges offer short, intensive summer courses. These are a great option for someone who wants more web design education, but can’t commit to a full-time program.

3. Online Courses

Want more than a video tutorial but less structure than a formal web design program? Consider an online design school. Many let you work at your own pace, wherever you can find an Internet connection.

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