Urban design courses can help you learn site analysis, spatial planning, community engagement, and sustainable development practices. You can build skills in creating inclusive public spaces, integrating green infrastructure, and understanding zoning regulations. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping and visualization, as well as design software for drafting urban layouts, that support translating concepts into actionable plans.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Linear Algebra, Calculus
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Wireless Networks, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Design, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Promotional Materials, Event Management, Logo Design, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Systems, Process Control, Water Quality, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Construction Engineering, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Generative AI, Game Theory, Design, Design and Product
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Technical Standard, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Feedback, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks