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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Six Sigma Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Business Process Improvement, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Data Governance, MySQL, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Data Store, Data Architecture
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Dashboard
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, Document Management, Digital Publishing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Animations, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, Data Import/Export, Game Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Program Development, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Content Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months