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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Cloud API, Data Store, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, User Accounts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, OpenAI API, AI Personalization, Embeddings, UI/UX Research, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Database Management, Restful API, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Data Structures, Linux
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Google Cloud Platform, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Application Development, Maintainability, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Information Management, Analytics, Information Architecture, AI Security, Data Integration, Unstructured Data, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Authentications, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Public Cloud, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months