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App Design Courses

App design courses can help you learn user interface design, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design principles. You can build skills in creating wireframes, conducting user research, and implementing design feedback effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD, that support creating visually appealing and functional app layouts. You’ll also explore design systems and accessibility standards to ensure your apps are user-friendly and inclusive.

Popular App Design Courses and Certifications


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Interactive Design, Code Reusability

    4.7 stars, 248 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 148 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (148) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Computing Platforms, Containerization, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 308 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (308) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Containerization, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Movie Recommendation App with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Vector Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, OpenAI API, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), AI Personalization, LLM Application, OpenAI, Embeddings, Application Development, Data Store, Frontend Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Database Management, Restful API, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Dataflow, Scalability, Unit Testing, Data Pipelines, Test Script Development, Test Automation, API Gateway, Server Side, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Software Architecture, Web Development, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, File I/O, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2 stars, 801 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (801) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 317 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (317) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Prototyping and Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Internet Of Things

    4.6 stars, 397 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (397) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app design courses

  • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance - Português: Google Cloud
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance - Español: Google Cloud
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Build a Movie Recommendation App with OpenAI: Scrimba
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Node.js Design Patterns: Packt
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University

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