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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Verification And Validation, System Configuration, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Creative Design, Design Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Editing, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Mechanical Drawings, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Design Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Interactive Design, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Presentations, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, AI literacy, Storytelling, Accountability Frameworks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability, Risk Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Model Evaluation, Risk Management, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: User Flows, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Usability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Structural Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Design, Chemical Engineering, Hydraulics, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Structural Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Safety Standards, Reliability, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Browser Compatibility, Version Control, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, File Management, Data Migration, Document Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months