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 System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Integrity, PostgreSQL, Conceptual Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Layout Design, Color Matching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Project Design, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Accrual Accounting, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Ethics, Change Management, Cash Flows, Sprint Retrospectives, Accounting, Project Implementation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Storyboarding, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, As-Built Drawings, Computer Graphics, Design Software, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Empowerment, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Scalability, Software Architecture, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks