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: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Experience Design, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Sprint Retrospectives, Driving engagement, Service Recovery, Digital Transformation, Application Design, Drive Engagement, Computing Platforms, Data Store, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Management, Middleware, System Implementation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Graphical Tools, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Spatial Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Web Servers, Web Applications, Java, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Google App Engine, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Service Level, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Computing, API Design, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Service Level Agreement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Customer Relationship Building, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Driving engagement, Customer Retention, Order Delivery, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, digital literacy, Web Presence, Emerging Technologies, Personal Development, Professional Development, Habit Formation, Security Awareness, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Visual Design, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Network Architecture, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks