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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, R (Software), Data Mapping, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, General Networking, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Knowledge Transfer, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Literacy, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Design, Dashboard, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Marketing, Advertising, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Automation, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Engineering, Mechanical Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Priorities, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Cooperation, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Solution Design, Trend Analysis, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months