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 London
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Application Lifecycle Management, Application Design, Technical Communication, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Web Development, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Application Development, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Javascript, MongoDB
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Snowflake Schema, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Data Mart
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Workflow Management, JSON, Fraud detection, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Metadata Management, Process Design, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Process Improvement, Materials science
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Product Lifecycle Management, Finite Element Methods, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks