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.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Model Evaluation, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Video Editing, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Project Scoping, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Process Management, Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Service Design, System Design and Implementation, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks