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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Case Studies, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Management, Compensation Strategy, People Analytics, Performance Metric, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Planning, Business Metrics, Driving engagement, Motivational Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Development, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Test Script Development, Test Case, Test Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Scalability, Test Planning, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Automation, Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Journey Mapping, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Gemini, Decision Intelligence, Value Engineering, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Retail Sales, User Flows, Prototyping, Retail Store Operations, Business Metrics, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Visualization, Object-Relational Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Development, Cloud Applications, API Design, Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Authentications, Web Applications, Web Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Governance, Project Management Office (PMO), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaboration, Administration, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Authorization (Computing), Workflow Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Generative AI Agents, IT Management, Project Management, System Configuration, Data Sharing, Identity and Access Management, Strategic Communication, Security Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Cost Reduction, New Product Development, Value Engineering, Product Development, Target Market, Commercialization, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Product Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Drive Engagement, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Commercialization, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Regulatory Requirements, Operational Efficiency, Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Resource Utilization, Resource Allocation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks