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App Design Courses

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.


Popular App Design Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Gateway, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Databases, API Design, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, GraphQL, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Model a 3D Pool Resort in SketchUp

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mockups, Layout Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software

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    EDUCBA

    Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Modeling, Conceptual Design, Design Thinking, Layout Design, Spatial Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Exploring Design Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Color Matching, Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Design, Value Propositions, User Experience, Sales Process, Prototyping, Customer experience improvement, Consumer Behaviour

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app design courses

  • Microservices Design, Communication, and Data Handling: Packt
  • Design and Model a 3D Pool Resort in SketchUp: EDUCBA
  • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera
  • Design a Pavilion in SketchUp: 3D Modeling Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps: EDUCBA
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: Edureka
  • Exploring Design Basics with Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render: EDUCBA
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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