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.

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, UI Components, Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Interaction Design, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Displays
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Development Testing, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Sustainable Architecture, Conceptual Design, Engineering Documentation, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Cost Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Color Theory, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Business Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Development, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Multimodal Prompts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Oracle Databases, PostgreSQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Structural Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks