App design courses can help you learn user interface design, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design principles. You can build skills in creating wireframes, conducting user research, and implementing design feedback effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD, that support creating visually appealing and functional app layouts. You’ll also explore design systems and accessibility standards to ensure your apps are user-friendly and inclusive.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Design Software, Presentations, Advertising, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Simulations, Storyboarding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Networking, General Networking, Microsoft Office, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Computing Platforms, Computational Logic, Data Storage, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Organizational Skills, Design, Storytelling, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours