• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Urban Design

Urban Design Courses

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.


Popular Urban Design Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    334 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Design, HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Simulations, Materials science, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Qualitative Research, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Process Improvement, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Epic Games

    User Interface in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, User Experience, Usability, Programming Principles, Mockups, Prototyping

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    D

    Duke University

    Open Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Collaboration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Cities Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Fire And Life Safety, Environmental Issue, Disaster Recovery, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Economic Development, Water Resource Management, Transportation Operations

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Lausanne

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Creative Thinking, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Logo Design, User Centered Design, Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, Mockups, Prototyping, Persona Development, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Searches related to urban design

healthy urban systems - part 3 : design and policies
urban landscapes of care - designing child friendly cities
healthy urban systems - part 3 : design and policies
1…8910…511

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

  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
  • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera
  • Product Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • User Interface in Game Design: Epic Games
  • Open Design: Duke University
  • Sustainable Cities Case Studies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies: University of Lausanne
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok