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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Mobile Development, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React Native, React.js, Application Development, Scalability, Data Validation, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Business Logic, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Software Design, Authentications, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Value Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Industrial Design, Materials science, Material Handling, Industrial Engineering, Design, Analysis, Innovation, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, Systems Development, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Data Validation, Test Case
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months