Urban Design Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

The Architecture of Social Division

Explore how architecture and infrastructure shape social inequality, and discover the potential for intentional design to create more equitable, sustainable, and joyful communities.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

The Value of Public Space: Design, Development and Social Impact

Explore how public spaces shape urban life through design, usage patterns, and social dynamics, examining real cases from London and North America while considering challenges and opportunities in modern city planning.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Urban Design for Successful Cities

Discover how prioritizing pedestrian experiences shapes successful urban design, as shared by New York City's Chief Urban Designer in this insightful TEDx talk.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism

8 ratings at edX

Through a unique Dutch approach learn how to design landscapes and cities in response to social and environmental challenges.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Ecology Design

Learn how to contribute to a more biodiverse, nature-inclusive and sustainable built environment by using nature-based solutions in your designs and policies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

CommunityCrit - Inviting the Public to Improve and Evaluate Urban Design Ideas through Micro-Activities

Explore a system for engaging communities in urban design through micro-activities, offering insights on public participation, project awareness, and diverse skill levels in planning processes.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

University of Lausanne

HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

Explore urban health system design, policies, and governance for prevention and resilience. Learn to create scenarios and conduct health impact assessments for urban environments.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA

Design and Render a 3D Urban Duplex in SketchUp

Master 3D architectural visualization by creating a complete urban duplex from 2D plans to photorealistic renders using SketchUp and V-Ray in this hands-on workflow.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Basics of Urban Cooling

Learn how to design cooler, more sustainable cities by mastering the latest urban cooling strategies in this essential course!

• OpenLearning
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Beyond Smart Cities: Emerging Design and Technology

Discover how disruptive technology transforms urban design for sustainable, people-centric cities through mobility, robotics, AI, and governance innovations.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 8 hours/week
• 27th May, 2026
• Paid Course

城乡环境设计方法与研究

掌握城乡环境设计理论与实践方法，结合国家战略需求，培养解决城乡环境问题的设计创新能力，提升城乡建设品质以满足美好生活需求。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

开放性实践课程

Explore the open practice course focusing on environmental art design, blending artistic perception with practical skills to develop innovative talent for urban and rural spaces.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

城乡环境设计方法与研究

Explore urban and rural environmental design methodologies, covering theoretical foundations, historical contexts, and practical applications to solve contemporary challenges in city and village landscapes.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

203 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable regional planning principles, community engagement, and transportation systems for smart growth. Learn to map and evaluate key aspects of regional development for improved urban environments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

1 rating

Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video