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: Model Context Protocol, Vibe coding, Context Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Agile Product Development, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Prototyping, AI Personalization, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Application Design, Generative AI Agents, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Application Design, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Force.com, Data Integration, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, AI literacy, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Data Ethics, Automation, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Code Review, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Web Development, Expense Reports, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Data Modeling, Business Logic, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Token Optimization, Web Development Tools, Data Management, File Management, Data Security
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

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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