App design courses can help you learn user interface design, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design principles. You can build skills in creating wireframes, conducting user research, and implementing design feedback effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD, that support creating visually appealing and functional app layouts. You’ll also explore design systems and accessibility standards to ensure your apps are user-friendly and inclusive.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Other Programming Languages, Java, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, Design Strategies, UI Components, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Construction Management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Accounting, Lean Methodologies, Procurement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Purchasing, Building Information Modeling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Network Routing, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Flask (Web Framework), Natural Language Processing, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Email Security, Google Workspace, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Management, Mobile Security, Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Business Writing, Detail Oriented, Recruitment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months