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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prototyping, Memory Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Responsive Web Design, Content Management Systems, Content Management, User Experience, Figma (Design Software), TikTok, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Experience Design, Animations, Usability, Layout Design, Scripting, Debugging, No-Code Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Process Design, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Media and Communications, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, General Networking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Authentications, API Design, Enterprise Security, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, API Testing, Restful API, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Data Processing, Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, AI literacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, User Centered Design, Collaborative Software, Interactive Design, Persona Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, MySQL, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Scalability, Data Integrity, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Deployment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Virtual Machines, Computing Platforms, Self Service Technologies, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Display Devices
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Software Design Patterns, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Design Strategies, Technical Writing, Simulations, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months