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: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Virtual Environment, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Content
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Frontend Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience strategy (CX), Budget Management, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Java, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Software Documentation, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours