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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


  • I

    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Application Design, Digital Design, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

    4.5 stars, 321 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (321) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 9.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Engineering, Construction Inspection, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Stormwater Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Finite Element Methods, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Public Works, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Land Development, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Sustainable Development, Materials science, Engineering Calculations

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Coordination, Vibrations

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Chemistry, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Materials science, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Community Development, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Design Process

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Client Services, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, AI literacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Traffic Flow Optimization, Community Outreach

    4.5 stars, 207 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (207) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban design courses

  • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
  • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
  • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
  • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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