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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Health Systems, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Health Care, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Conceptual Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Sensory Systems Analysis, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Psychological Evaluations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), iOS Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Pennsylvania State University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Middleware, Version Control, Web Development, Agile Software Development, Web Design and Development, Software Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Web Design, Embedded Software, Data Store, Ajax, Ruby on Rails, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Infographics, Interactive Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Management, Game Design, Data Structures, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Product Management, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, Ideation, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Commercialization, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Decision Making, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months