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: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, Telecommunications, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Microservices, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Personally Identifiable Information, Application Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Azure Active Directory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Configuration, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Creativity, Productivity, Generative AI, Database Management, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Editing, Video Production, Virtual Reality, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Creative Design, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity, Graph Theory
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months