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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Document Management, System Requirements
★ 4.7 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Hydraulics, Verification And Validation
★ 4.6 (291) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, User Research, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis
★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Production Process, Financial Management, Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Budget Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Operations Management, Business Operations, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Human Resource Strategy
★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Assurance, Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Factors, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Investigation, Emergency Response, Root Cause Analysis
★ 4.6 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming
★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Panels, Interactive Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Electronic Hardware, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, System Monitoring, Automation Engineering, System Configuration, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Computer Hardware, Network Troubleshooting
★ 4.7 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Database Design, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption
★ 4.7 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Design, Web Components, UI Components, Code Review, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Analytics and SEO, Figma (Design Software), Mockups, Software Development
★ 4.6 (58) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Diagram Design, Collaboration, Information Architecture, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills
★ 4.9 (412) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Ability To Meet Deadlines
★ 4.7 (234) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months