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: Information Architecture, User Experience, Experience Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Interaction Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, UI/UX Research, AI Enablement, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Writing, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Computer Programming, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, C and C++, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Blueprinting, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Game Design, Open Mindset, Software Development, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Scripting, UI Components, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Performance Tuning, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Model Optimization, Virtual Reality, Event-Driven Programming, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Portfolio Management, Project Design, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Project Finance, Project Documentation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google AR & VR
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Application Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Experience, User Flows, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Literacy, Video Production, Writing, Art History, Blogs, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks