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: SolidWorks (CAD), Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Verification And Validation, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, AI Integrations, Post-Production, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Usability, Data Presentation, Market Research, User Feedback, Interactive Data Visualization, Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Product Improvement, Tableau Software, Peer Review, User Centered Design, Grafana, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Systems, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Migration, Cloud Deployment, Database Software, Security Controls, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Make.com, Adobe Firefly, Generative AI, Content Creation, Canva (Software), Writing and Editing, AI Workflows, Writing, Video Production, Creative Design, Video Editing, Post-Production, Automation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, Animation and Game Design, Project Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, Systems Development, Design, Experience Design, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Scripting, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, AI powered creativity, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Productivity, AI literacy, Database Development, Document Management, Generative AI, Database Management, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Functional Design, Traffic Flow Optimization, Building Codes, Safety Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Content Creation, Animations, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Data Processing, Architecture and Construction, Data Transformation, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks