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.

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Productivity Software, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Database Application, No-Code Development, Application Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Environment, Containerization, Docker (Software), Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Business Planning, Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Systems Analysis, Conceptual Design, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months