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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis
★ 4.2 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, Knowledge of Apple Software, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Payment Systems, User Experience
★ 4.7 (88) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
★ 4.7 (236) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Gradle, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Kotlin, Development Environment, Build Tools, Virtual Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), User Interface (UI), UI Components
★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Sharing, Marketing
★ 4.5 (76) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, UI Components
★ 4.7 (672) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Software Documentation, Version Control, Prototyping
★ 4.3 (654) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, User Research, Version Control, GitHub, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Unix Commands, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Javascript
★ 4.6 (9.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, User Research, Version Control, GitHub, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Unix Commands, Persona (User Experience), Mobile Development, Javascript
★ 4.6 (8.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Java, Unit Testing, Android (Operating System), Version Control, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, File I/O, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing
★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Firefly, Graphics Software, Workflow Management, Branding
★ 4.7 (710) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months