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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, Journey Mapping, User Research, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Project Scoping, Planning, Persona Development, Design Strategies, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
★ 4.6 (292) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping
★ 4.7 (499) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Digital Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering
★ 4.5 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Mechanical Drawings, Assembly Drawing, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Design Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electric Power Systems
★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Logistics, Environmental Issue, Design, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Materials science
★ 5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Interaction Design
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Storytelling, Oral Expression, Design, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Visual Design, Design Research, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Software, Creativity, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Design Specifications, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis
★ 3.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Human Factors, Architectural Design, Building Design, Thermal Management, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science
★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months