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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, React.js, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Adaptive Equipment, Visual Impairment Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Training, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Professional Development, Tactfulness, Advocacy, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, CI/CD, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Java, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Software Testing, Maintainability, Test Tools, Test Case, Browser Compatibility, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Continuous Delivery, Collaborative Software, Process Driven Development, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Application Performance Management, Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Data Security, Healthcare Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Virtual Environment, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Matching, Style Guides, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design and Product, Business Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks