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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Surveys, Research Design, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Integration, Application Security, Middleware, Software Documentation, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Innovation, Coordination, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Middleware, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Scalability, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Servers, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Standards, Global Positioning Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality
Beginner · Course · 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, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership, New Product Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Unstructured Data, Productivity Software, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Newsletters, Marketing Psychology, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Incident Response, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months