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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Experience Design, AI powered creativity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Debugging, Application Deployment, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Maintainability, Graphics Software, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Context Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Memory Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure Security, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Style Guides, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Photo Editing, Driving engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Content, Branding, Brand Marketing, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Service Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Software Visualization, Systems Design, Scalability, System Design and Implementation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, Microservices, Cloud Deployment, API Design, Spring Boot, OAuth, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design, Web Design and Development, Sprint Planning, NoSQL, SQL, Databases, Product Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months