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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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    Coursera

    SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Server Side, Test Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Back-End Web Development, Test Case, Collaboration, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Breakout Game: Design, Implement, and Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Master Interactive FX & Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Data Persistence, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scripting, Data Management, Data Store, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Event Video & Social Media Experience Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Driving engagement, Branding, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Integrated Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Storytelling, Interactive Design

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Attributes, Research, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Personal Development, Science and Research, Social Impact, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (925) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design and Implement a Source Control Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Microsoft Azure, Release Management, IT Automation, Code Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Assemble an Oil Tank in SolidWorks

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Verification And Validation, Computer-Aided Design, Equipment Design, Technical Design, Industrial Design, Functional Design, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Typography, Design Software, Web Design and Development, Design, Style Guides, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL Triggers: Design, Implement & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Business Logic, Business Process Automation, Stored Procedure, SQL, Relational Databases, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Database Development, Event-Driven Programming, Event Monitoring, Auditing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Database Management, Operational Databases, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Process Driven Development, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Management, Data Integrity, Debugging, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy: Coursera
  • Unity Breakout Game: Design, Implement, and Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine: Master Interactive FX & Game Design: EDUCBA
  • Event Video & Social Media Experience Design in Canva: Coursera
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Design and Implement a Source Control Strategy: Whizlabs
  • Design and Assemble an Oil Tank in SolidWorks: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games: EDUCBA
  • Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design : University of Michigan
  • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera

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