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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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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Creative Design, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Application Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Assurance, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Color Theory, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, UI Components, Typography, Usability, Style Guides, Responsive Web Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Technology Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Low-Code Experience Design with Salesforce OmniStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, No-Code Development, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Process Driven Development, Microservices, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Eye Tracking the User Experience: From Design to Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Breakout Game: Design, Implement, and Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Animations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Restful API, Server Side, Test Automation, Cloud API, Software Testing, Interactive Design, Software Design, JSON, Collaboration, Debugging, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • 3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
  • Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine: Packt
  • Design Security and Monitor Strategies in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera
  • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Low-Code Experience Design with Salesforce OmniStudio: Board Infinity
  • Eye Tracking the User Experience: From Design to Analysis: Packt

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