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: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Software, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphics Software, 3D Assets, Game Design, Motion Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Build Tools, Content Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Layout Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Query Languages, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Database Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Systems Design, Human Factors, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storytelling, Game Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Development, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Multimodal Prompts
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Storage, Application Development, File Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Development Environment, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, Design Software, Design, Design Strategies, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Network Switches, Firewall, Enterprise Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, Storyboarding, Product Development, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months