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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Target Market, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Embeddings, Graphic Design, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Containerization, AI Orchestration, Scalability, Docker (Software), Agentic Workflows, Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Distributed Computing, Serverless Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Visual Storytelling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Innovation, AI Workflows, Design Thinking, Model Training, Multimedia, Storytelling, Visual Design, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, DevOps, API Gateway
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Design Elements And Principles, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Computer Displays, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Airbus Beyond
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Transportation Operations, Operations, Regulatory Requirements, Inventory Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months