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App Design Courses

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.


Popular App Design Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop a Ride-Sharing App Using Swift and Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Authentications, Secure Coding, Application Frameworks, Geospatial Information and Technology, Program Development, Real Time Data, Storyboarding, Databases, Debugging, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

    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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Debugging, Storyboarding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring: Build a Shopping Cart App

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Angular – Interview Prep & E-commerce App

    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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Streamline App Development with Gemini Code Assist

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Canva Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App

    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

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Enterprise Search on Generative AI App Builder

    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

  • P

    Packt

    CI/CD Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Release Management, Continuous Integration, Software Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Scalability, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Version Control

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app design courses

  • Develop a Ride-Sharing App Using Swift and Firebase: EDUCBA
  • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java Spring: Build a Shopping Cart App: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Angular – Interview Prep & E-commerce App: Packt
  • Streamline App Development with Gemini Code Assist: Google Cloud
  • Canva Design Fundamentals: Coursera
  • OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App: Coursera
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo

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