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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    UX: Visual Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe XD, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Figma (Design Software), Oral Expression, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, Color Theory, Storytelling, Responsive Web Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Formwork System

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Building Information Modeling, Cost Estimation, Construction Estimating, Drafting and Engineering Design, Structural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment, Art History, Ideation, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Research, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    824 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Data Models for BI Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Intelligence Software, Self Service Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visual Storytelling, Animations, Model Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, 3D Modeling, Autodesk, Software Visualization, Layout Design, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, 3D Assets, Generative AI, Document Management, Color Matching, Design, Digital Design, AI Integrations, Editing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of RCC Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Engineering Documentation, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an App for Managing Company Expenses in Power Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Expense Reports, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, UI/UX Strategy, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Robust Data Models for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Descriptive Analytics, Business Reporting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Middleware, Software Installation

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering PCB Design and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy: Skillshare
  • UX: Visual Design Process: Packt
  • Design of Formwork System: L&T EduTech
  • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Design Data Models for BI Reporting: Coursera
  • The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design: Packt
  • Design Basics of RCC Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Create an App for Managing Company Expenses in Power Apps: Coursera
  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Design Robust Data Models for Analytics: Coursera

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