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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Development Testing, Package and Software Management
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Presentations, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Document Management, Visual Design, Digital Publishing, AI Workflows, Brand Awareness, Storytelling, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Typography, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Transaction Processing, Integration Testing, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Data Validation, Test Case, Middleware, Systems Integration, Databases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Video Editing, Video Production, Editing, Storytelling, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Management, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Kubernetes, Virtual Networking, System Design and Implementation, Scalability, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours