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.

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Marketing Collateral, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence, System Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Based Integration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Frontend Integration, UI Components, Web Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Reporting, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity, Test Data, Code Reusability, Procedure Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, AI Integrations, Post-Production, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Productivity, Creative Design, Storytelling, Video Production, Animations, Video Editing, Customer Engagement, Collaboration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Verification And Validation, Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks