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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, React.js, Javascript, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Components, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Data Import/Export, Systems Engineering, Performance Tuning, Electronics Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, System Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Data Ethics, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months