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: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Architectural Design, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Design Thinking, Creativity, Art History, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Multimedia, Emotional Intelligence, Media and Communications, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Social Impact, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, User Experience, Usability, Programming Principles, Mockups, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Design Research, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language, Persona Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Governance, Economic Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks