Urban Design Courses
Urban design courses can help you learn site analysis, spatial planning, community engagement, and sustainable development practices. You can build skills in creating inclusive public spaces, integrating green infrastructure, and understanding zoning regulations. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping and visualization, as well as design software for drafting urban layouts, that support translating concepts into actionable plans.
Popular Urban Design Courses and Certifications
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Building Design, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, HVAC, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Health Equity, Land Development, Hydrology, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Land Management, Community Development, Community Health, Environment
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Finance
Status: Free TrialMultiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Public Works, Environmental Science
Status: Free TrialLund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Resource Utilization
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Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
Status: PreviewThe University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Petroleum Industry
Status: PreviewTechnical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Systems, Demand Planning, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Business, Feasibility Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Assurance, Concept Of Operations, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular urban design courses
- Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
- Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
- Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
- Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
- Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
- Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
- Design and Visualize Landscape Gardens Using SketchUp: EDUCBA
- Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
- Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
- Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
