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: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Integration, Data Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Scientific Methods, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Land Management, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Investment Management, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Economics, Market Trend, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Design Research, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Model Based Systems Engineering, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months