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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    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

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud 日本語版

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    706 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    N

    National Taiwan University

    職場素養 (Professionalism)

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Market your new business with Canva

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn AI Agents

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban design courses

  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Networking in Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • 職場素養 (Professionalism): National Taiwan University
  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: 28DIGITAL
  • Market your new business with Canva: Coursera
  • Robotics Engineering & Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School

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