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.

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Systems, Demand Planning, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Business, Feasibility Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Assurance, Concept Of Operations, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making
★ 4.5 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
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
★ 4.7 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Product Design, Sustainable Design, Product Development, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Sustainable Business, Design and Product, Industrial Design, Failure Analysis, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Reviews, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Creativity, Aesthetics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, Autodesk, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Functional Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling
★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
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
★ 4.6 (301) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Commercial Construction, Electrical Engineering, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software
★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Systems, Community Development, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
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

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, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Drafting and Engineering Design
★ 4.6 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months