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App Design Courses

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.


Popular App Design Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Brainstorming, AI Product Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Large Language Modeling, User Story, Wireframing, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Ideation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Scaling Microservices App: Migration to Redis Enterprise on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Patch Management, Microservices, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Data Migration, Release Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, API Gateway, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Methods and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Systems Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Technical Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Design Thinking for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Brainstorming, User Feedback, Usability Testing, Data Synthesis, Empathy, Creative Thinking, Decision Making

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, SAP Signavio, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Proposal Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Process Analysis, Change Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    LangChain and Workflow Design Course

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app design courses

  • Generative AI for UI UX Design: IBM
  • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
  • Scaling Microservices App: Migration to Redis Enterprise on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles: Packt
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
  • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University

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