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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


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    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Case Studies, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Computer Engineering, Communication Systems, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Process Modeling, Functional Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Functional Specification, Software Architecture, Model Optimization, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Architecture, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply & Master Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Correlation Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Coordination, Project Design, Quality Improvement, Sampling (Statistics), Project Management Software, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Data Literacy, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Methods, Business Process, Statistical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Usability Testing, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Tools, Front-End Web Development, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, WordPress

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Express Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Visual Design, Workflow Management, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Editing, Typography, Content Creation, Branding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Social Media Strategy

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis, Service Management

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    Northwestern University

    Power Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Quick Learning, Organizational Structure, New Hire Orientations, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Action Oriented, Planning, Professionalism, Adaptability, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Technical Communication in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Writing and Editing, Software Documentation, Proofreading, Writing, Report Writing, Usability, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Style Guides, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Design, User Experience, Document Management, Quality Assurance, User Research, Research Methodologies

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    Coursera

    Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Process Modeling, Digital Design, Design, Diagram Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Accounts, Business

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Model Checking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Apply & Master Skills: EDUCBA
  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Adobe Express Crash Course: Adobe
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
  • Power Onboarding: Northwestern University
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London

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