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: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Testing, Angular, System Testing, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Maintainability, Gradle, Java, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Machine Learning Methods, Programming Principles, Integration Testing, Dependency Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Strategies, Program Evaluation, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Testing, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, As-Built Drawings, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Vector Databases, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Technical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Debugging, Computer-Aided Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Technical Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, UI Components, Mobile Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Integrated Development Environments, Color Theory, User Interface (UI) Design, API Design, Data Sharing, Animations, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Design, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Web Applications, Application Development, Generative AI, Software Development, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, ChatGPT, GitHub
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Typography, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, Strategic Communication, Timelines, Storytelling, Design, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks