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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


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    World Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Art History, Ideation, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Creativity

    4.5 stars, 828 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (828) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools

    4.8 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Powered UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Story, Prototyping, Responsible AI, Presentations, Prompt Patterns

    3.8 stars, 38 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (38) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Python Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Model View Controller, Application Design, Programming Principles, Scalability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Practice CATIA Assembly Design

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Engineering Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Thermal Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University at Buffalo

    Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Control, Human Factors, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Manufacturing and Production

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (260) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.6 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Holistic Mobile App Design & Development

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Microservices, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, DevOps, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Secure Coding, Development Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Application Development, Ajax, Authentications, Version Control

    4.2 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (56) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Learning Design & Instructional Tech Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Learning Theory, Training and Development, Instructional Strategies, People Development, Educational Materials, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Systems Analysis, Job Analysis, Process Analysis, Adult Education, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Change Management

    4.5 stars, 3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of RCC Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Engineering Documentation, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations

    4.7 stars, 70 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • World Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Powered UI/UX Design: AI CERTs
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Mastering Python Design Patterns: Packt
  • Practice CATIA Assembly Design: Dassault Systèmes
  • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment: University at Buffalo
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Board Infinity

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