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: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Design, Design Strategies, Design, Marketing Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Data Structures, Network Routing, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level, Site Reliability Engineering, Restful API, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, Application Design, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Data Sharing, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, User Experience Design, Layout Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Case Studies, Global Marketing, Brand Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Product Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours