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.

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Peripheral Devices
★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Visual Design, Design, Correlation Analysis
★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking
★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Design Thinking, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Development, Health Education, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Relationship Building, Systems Thinking, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Survey Creation
★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Model Optimization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, AI Workflows, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture
★ 4.2 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Brand Awareness, Typography, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Governance, Asset Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments
★ 3.1 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Economics, World History, Financial Systems, Behavioral Economics, Financial Policy, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication
★ 4.7 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Image Quality, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Content Scheduling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Visual Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Social Media, Content Development and Management, Productivity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Information Architecture, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Web Services, Restful API, Web Applications
★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks