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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Innovation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, 3D Assets, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Neurology, Informed Consent, Market Research, Marketing, Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Software Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Presentations, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Training Programs, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Employee Training, Leadership Studies, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Business Ethics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Node.JS, CI/CD, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Devops Tools, Test Planning, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Application Lifecycle Management, Microservices, Containerization, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Scripting, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Adaptability, Performance Analysis, Performance Review, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Culture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks