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: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Service Level Agreement, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), DevOps, Virtual Networking, System Design and Implementation, Load Balancing, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Marketing Planning, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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, System Monitoring, Architecture and Construction, Data Transformation, Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Redis, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Patch Management, Cloud Management, Microservices, Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Human Factors, Architectural Design, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Productivity, Prioritization, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Analysis, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Programmable Logic Controllers, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Software Development Tools, Prototyping, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks