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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Wiring Diagram, Engineering Documentation, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Thermal Management, Manufacturing and Production, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Product Development, Business Analytics, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Wireframing, User Story, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Mockups, Adobe XD, Ideation, Responsive Web Design, Layout Design, User Experience, Design Elements And Principles, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Application Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Portfolio Management, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Usability, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Financial Trading, Data Visualization Software, Application Lifecycle Management, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Process Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, UI Components, Animations, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Motion Graphics, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Frontend Performance, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, Scripting Languages, UI Components, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Data Sharing, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Mobile Security, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months