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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, File I/O, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Unit Testing, Responsive Web Design, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Internet Of Things
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Google Cloud Platform, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Maintainability, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Programmable Logic Controllers, Microarchitecture, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Context Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Content Creation, Customer Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, UI Components, Business Process Automation, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Platform, Automation, Application Development, Database Application, Microsoft 365, Data Integration
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours