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: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Image Analysis, Systems Design, Human Factors, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.6 (53) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Logistics, Environmental Issue, Design, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Materials science
★ 5 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Technical Writing, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, General Construction and Construction Labor, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading (Landscape), Public Works, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.6 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design
★ 4.6 (208) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Model Optimization, Aesthetics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Leadership Studies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Design Research, User Interface (UI), Design, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Thinking, Prompt Patterns, Wireframing, Responsible AI, Presentations, Professional Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Management, Managed Services, Performance Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Wireframing, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, User Feedback, Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software)
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Development Testing, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks