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: 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: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development, Data Structures, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

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: 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

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: 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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Strategic Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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