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.

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Program Development, Software Development, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Classification Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Plot (Graphics), Web Applications, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, Construction Estimating, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Mockups, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Microsoft Copilot, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Mobile Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Customer Insights, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, User Research, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Adobe XD, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Web Design, Usability Testing, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Story, Presentations, Human Factors, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Usability, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months