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: Real-Time Operating Systems, Reliability, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Debugging, Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Failure Analysis, Scalability, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Design Elements And Principles, Advertising, Aesthetics, Brand Marketing, Creativity, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Commercial Construction, Building Design, Architectural Design, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Business, Presentations, Media and Communications, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Color Matching, Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours