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: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Layout Design, Digital Publishing, Proofreading, Graphic Design, Content Management, Editing, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Writing and Editing, Design, Typography, Multimedia, File Management, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Restful API, Angular, Middleware, Application Deployment, Authentications, Javascript, MongoDB, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Post-Production, Animations, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Release Management, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Strategy, Scripting, Music, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Health Education, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, Immigration Law, International Relations, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, LangChain, AI Security, Cloud Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud Computing Architecture, Model Deployment, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Vector Databases, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Code Review, Algorithms, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), File I/O, Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Web Servers, Development Environment, Apache, Software Development, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Information Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Planning, Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Automation, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Professional Networking, Social Media Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks