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: Web Design, Canva (Software), Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Usability, Visual Design, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Authentications, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Google Cloud Platform, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Maintainability, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Dataflow, User Accounts, TypeScript, MySQL, E-Commerce
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management, Information Management, Analytics, Information Architecture, AI Security, Data Integration, Unstructured Data, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Cross Platform Development, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Flows, Scalability, Usability, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Image Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months