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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Database Design, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Database Design, Applied Machine Learning, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Database Theory, Database Management, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Processing, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Case Studies, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Design Software, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Data Integrity, Driving engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Design Elements And Principles, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Networking Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Cinematography, Art History, Technical Design, Architectural Design, Graphical Tools, Building Design, Model Optimization, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Assurance, Electronics, Technical Design, Process Analysis, Computer-Aided Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Context Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months