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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, Electronics, Design Specifications, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Social Skills, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft PowerPoint, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Professionalism, Workflow Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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: Software Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Redux, React.js, Ajax, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Apple iOS, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Debugging, iOS Development, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, UI Components, Design Strategies, User Centered Design, Virtual Environment, UI/UX Research, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Object Oriented Design, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Application Development, Software Design, Database Design, Model View Controller, Databases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks