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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Public Health, Research Design, Health Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), User Flows, Usability Testing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Content Management, No-Code Development, Web Design and Development, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Communication, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, UI Components, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Load Balancing, Application Servers, Restful API, Web Applications, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months