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 System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Team Management, Systems Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Scrum (Software Development), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Configuration Management, Team Building, Agile Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Development, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Waterfall Methodology, Leadership and Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Miro AI, Team Building, Collaborative Software, Customer Insights, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Target Audience, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Advertising, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Event Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Mockups, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Prototyping, Javascript, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Collaborative Software, AI Workflows, Animations, Style Guides, Color Theory, Layout Design, Video Editing, Prototyping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Solutions, Growth Strategies, Business Process, Business Strategy, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Product Design, Design, Market Analysis, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, User Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Knowledge Transfer, Collaboration, Technology Strategies, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Preprocessing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Project Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months