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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management
★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Research, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising, Professional Networking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Goal Setting, Research Design, Project Design, Project Scoping, Needs Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, digital literacy, Automation, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Document Management, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design
★ 4.8 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Collaborative Software, Digital Signal Processing, Writing, Timelines, Coordination, Data Import/Export, Computer Hardware, Electronic Media
★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Claude Code, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Storytelling, Procedure Development, AI Workflows, Project Scoping, Ideation, Generative AI, Design Research, LLM Application, Brainstorming, Creativity, Project Documentation, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Software Testing, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Independent Thinking, Thought Leadership, AI powered creativity, Collaboration, Creative Design, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Webpack, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Drawings, Process Control, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Communication Systems, General Networking, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, System Monitoring, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Systems Of Measurement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months