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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, JSON, API Design, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Economic Development, Technology Strategies, Process Improvement, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Design Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Data Management, Server Side, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, ASP.NET, SQL, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Operating Systems, System Testing, Database Design, Database Management, Computer Systems, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Databases, Microsoft Visual Studio, File Management, Web Development, Microsoft Windows, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Publishing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months