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.

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Geospatial Mapping
★ 4.9 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Business Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Booking (Sales), Grammar, Time Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Critical Thinking
★ 1.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Materials science, Electronics
★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Animations, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Graphic Design
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection
★ 4.8 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Manipulation
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Social Skills, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Amazon Web Services, Adaptability, Technical Consulting, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Branding, Project Management, Brand Management
★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development
★ 4.3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Web Development
★ 4.4 (29) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging
★ 4.5 (38) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Finite Element Methods, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematical Software, Engineering Practices, Environmental Monitoring, Safety Standards, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.8 (9) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, Style Guides, Web Design, Design Software
★ 4.9 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours