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App Design Courses

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.


Popular App Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Comprehensive UX and Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, React.js, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Adaptive Equipment, Visual Impairment Education, Instructional Design, Diversity Training, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Professional Development, Tactfulness, Advocacy, Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, C# (Programming Language), Music

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Process Mapping, Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EIT Digital

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Design, Prototyping, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Epic Games

    Visual Development and Audio Design in Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Quality

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app design courses

  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Comprehensive UX and Responsive Web Design: Northeastern University
  • An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps: EDUCBA
  • Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: EIT Digital
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • Visual Development and Audio Design in Games: Epic Games

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