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: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Real Time Data, Computer Graphic Techniques, Generative AI, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Simulations, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Ideation, Brainstorming, Conceptual Design, Professional Development, Design Strategies, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Workflow Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Persistence, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Web Services, Data Storage Technologies, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Workforce Management, Advanced Analytics, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level Agreement, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Network Architecture, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Scalability, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Mockups, Web Development, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Usability, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months