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Urban Design Courses

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.

Popular Urban Design Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Land Development, Community Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Social Impact, Waste Minimization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Geodesign: Change Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Sustainable Development, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Design Thinking for Digital Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scalability, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Sustainable Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Packt

    Designing Immersive Landscapes in Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Design Software, Application Design, Graphical Tools, Software Design, Image Quality, Design and Product, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Open Mindset

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Construction Inspection, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Stormwater Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Finite Element Methods, Continuous Monitoring

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices

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    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Public Works, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Land Development, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Construction Estimating, Building Design, Sustainable Development, Materials science, Engineering Calculations

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Creative Design, Logo Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Brand Strategy, Design Reviews, Layout Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Art History

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Autodesk, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Journey Mapping, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban design courses

  • Built Environment Sustainability Assesment: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Design Thinking for Digital Agriculture: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Designing Immersive Landscapes in Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
  • Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning: EDUCBA
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder

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