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: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Electrical Power, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Building Codes, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Basic Electrical Systems, Schematic Diagrams
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Mechanical Design, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Integration Testing, Technical Design, Industrial Design, Functional Design, Structural Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, AI Enablement, Cloud API, LLM Application
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Usability, Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Diagram Design, Programmable Logic Controllers
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Process Analysis, Materials science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Content Management Systems, Figma (Design Software), Web Design, Layout Design, No-Code Development, Usability Testing, Animations, UI Components, Interaction Design, Application Deployment, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Functional Design, Assembly Drawing, Model Evaluation, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks