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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Linux, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronic Components, Functional Requirement, OSI Models, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Design Software, Application Design, Graphical Tools, Software Design, Image Quality, Design and Product, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Open Mindset
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services, IT Security Architecture, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Generative Model Architectures, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Content Management, UI/UX Strategy, Design Research, User Experience, Content Strategy, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Interaction Design, Product Design, Web Development, Web Applications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Usability, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Data Store, Development Testing, Data Persistence, Knowledge of Apple Software, Wireframing, Data Modeling, User Story, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks