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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Authorization (Computing), File Management, React.js, Application Deployment, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, Content Management, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Image Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Network Architecture, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Devops Tools, API Design, Load Balancing, Scalability, System Monitoring, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, API Design, Cloud Computing, Service Level, Cloud Computing Architecture, Restful API, Cloud Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Design, Design Strategies, Design, Marketing Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, User Experience Design, Layout Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Market Opportunities, Digital Media Strategy, Global Marketing, Business Development, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months