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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis

    4.7 stars, 241 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (241) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Governance, Economics

    4.5 stars, 195 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (195) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Urban Air Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Demand Planning, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    4.5 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (95) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Design, Building Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Applied Data Analysis for Urban Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Collection, Performance Management, Business Administration, Constructive Feedback, Performance Appraisal, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    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, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Style Guides, Layout Design, Digital Design, Art History, Adobe InDesign, Branding

    4.7 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

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

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Materials science, Failure Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Standard, Design

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, Peer Review, Design Reviews, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Surveys, Test Planning, Data Analysis, People Analytics, Internet Of Things

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Editing, Landscape Architecture, Post-Production, Grading (Landscape), Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Construction, Animation and Game Design, Architectural Design, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Project Design

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD MEP & Commercial Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Electric Power Systems, Layout Design, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software, Technical Design

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Design Research, Project Scoping, Persona Development, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Interviewing Skills, Prioritization, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.6 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (303) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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