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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Intellectual Property, Web Analytics, Graphic Design, Journals, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Ledgers (Accounting), Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Social Media
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, DeepSeek API, Deepseek, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI), LLM Application, Operational Efficiency, Human Computer Interaction, AI Enablement, Application Design, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Design, Packaging and Labeling, Product Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours