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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interactive Design, Usability, Software Documentation, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Display Devices, Systems Architecture, Memory Management, Computational Logic, OS Process Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Experimentation, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Software Visualization, Design Software, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Test Tools, Web Development, Python Programming
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Analysis, Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Governance, Resilience, Environment
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months