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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, File I/O, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Model View Controller, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Application Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Server Side, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Dataflow, User Accounts, Memory Management, E-Commerce, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Node.JS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Wireframing, Internet Of Things
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Database Administration, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Web Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, Cloud API, Data Store, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Application Development, Application Design, No-Code Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development, Design and Product, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Development, Marketing Design, Product Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Business Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Authentications, Context Management, Customer experience improvement, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months