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.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Agile Product Development, Product Testing, Agile Methodology, DevOps, CI/CD, Prototyping, User Feedback, Lean Methodologies, Product Development, Culture Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Design Software, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, electromagnetics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, System Requirements, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Displays, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Engineering Analysis, Graphical Tools, Laboratory Equipment
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Research, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Productivity, Cardiology, Stress Management, Time Management, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Program Development, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Product Management, Product Requirements, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Process Development, Expectation Management, Project Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months