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.

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Java, Design Thinking, Program Development, Data Validation, Software Development, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Diagram Design, Brainstorming, Productivity Software, Teamwork, Data Visualization, Team Oriented, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Collaboration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Database Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Modeling, Change Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, File Management, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Content Creation, Digital pedagogy, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Color Theory, Animations, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Database Management, Database Administration, Problem Management, Relational Databases, Incident Management, Service Management, Information Systems, Software Development Methodologies, IT Management, Asset Management, Project Design, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud API, Microservices, Application Development, API Gateway, Application Performance Management, Application Design, Authentications, Data Store, Cloud Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Coaching, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks