Urban design courses can help you learn site analysis, spatial planning, community engagement, and sustainable development practices. You can build skills in creating inclusive public spaces, integrating green infrastructure, and understanding zoning regulations. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping and visualization, as well as design software for drafting urban layouts, that support translating concepts into actionable plans.

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Geospatial Mapping, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Journals, Design Thinking, Layout Design, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creativity, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Automation, Control Systems, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Hydraulics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Animation and Game Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Data Storage, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, User Accounts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Automation, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Application Deployment, Social Network Analysis, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Java, Text Mining, Graph Theory, File Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months