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: Canva (Software), Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing Tools, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Color Matching, Digital Publishing, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing
★ 4.4 (1.4K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Graphic and Visual Design, Motion Graphics, Design Software, Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Brand Awareness, Intellectual Property, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Adobe Photoshop, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk
★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Management, Data Sharing, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Big Data, Driving engagement, Algorithms, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Research, User Story, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Survey Creation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience)
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
★ 4.7 (224) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Project Schedules, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Action Oriented, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Oriented
★ 4.4 (85) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Interactive Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Data Sharing, Design Reviews, Design Software, Version Control
★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Sharing, Marketing
★ 4.5 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design
★ 4.7 (658) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design
★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Design Strategies, Analysis
★ 4.2 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months