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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Real-Time Operating Systems, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Petroleum Industry, Automation, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Software-Defined Networking, Workforce Development, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Automation, Software Installation, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Digital Communications, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Database Application, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Integration, UI Components, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Physics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Marketing Channel, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Direct Marketing, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Responsible AI, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months