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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Governance, Asset Management, Layout Design, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Management, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Science, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design, Application Development, User Flows, Application Design, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Value Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Industrial Design, Materials science, Material Handling, Industrial Engineering, Design, Analysis, Innovation, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Application Deployment, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Knowledge of Apple Software, Image Analysis, Real Time Data, Mobile Development, Model Deployment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Branding, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, Systems Development, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Data Validation, Test Case
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Integration Testing, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Technical Design, Graphics Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, React.js, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Restful API, UI Components
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months