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: Project Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Graphic Design, Google Workspace, Marketing, User Accounts
★ 4 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Game Design, Autodesk Maya, Video Game Development, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop
★ 4.3 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design
★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Program Development, Web Applications, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Context Management
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Model Training, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture
★ 4.5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Responsive Web Design, AI Personalization, Web Design, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Google Analytics, Security Software, AI literacy, Web Presence, AI powered creativity, Cloud Hosting, Web Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Control Panels
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management
★ 4.2 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, Layout Design, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Electrical Safety, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electrical Equipment, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Calculations
★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsible AI
★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Web Services, Restful API, Web Applications
★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks