Urban Design Courses and Certifications

Strategic Planning and Urban Design Foundations

587 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the basics of urban design. Learn how to create a roadmap for growth and design healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Extremophile Cities - Urban Design for Severe Environments

Exploring urban design solutions for cities facing extreme challenges, from climate change to extraterrestrial habitation. Experts discuss innovative approaches to create resilient, sustainable urban environments in severe conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Order-Chaos Conundrum in Urban Design

Explore urban design principles with K T Ravindran as he discusses sustainable architecture, heritage preservation, and creating inclusive urban spaces for modern life.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Urban Design in the Compact City

Exploring urban density's impact on city life through Budapest's design. Uncovers how embracing closeness can lead to sustainable, vibrant urban living and shape the future of our cities.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Urbanized

143 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

This documentary, which focuses on the design of cities, looks at the workings behind urban design and features some renowned architects, planners, builders, and thinkers.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Nature in the city: turning knowledge into urban forestry practice

Explore urban forestry's multifaceted aspects, from design and ecology to socioeconomics and technology, gaining comprehensive knowledge for practical application in urban environments.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Spaces and Services for Local Communities

Explore innovative approaches to urban design, management, and community-building, focusing on proximity and local engagement in city development.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 3 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Designing Urban Regeneration. An updated glossary of plural public spaces

Explore design principles and terminology for plural urban transformations, focusing on regeneration strategies for public spaces.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

Explore designing child-friendly urban spaces through empathetic analysis, community engagement, and innovative strategies. Learn to create safe, inclusive environments that support early childhood development in cities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design of Urban Water Management Structures

Compute design rainfall, calculate runoff and stormwater flows; design storm sewer systems and detention storage structures.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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 a week
• On-Demand
• 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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Lausanne

HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

Explore urban health system design, policies, and governance for prevention and resilience. Learn scenario planning, impact assessment, and policy development for healthier cities.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Emergent Tokyo - Speculations on a Space City

Exploring Tokyo's urban design principles as a model for vibrant, adaptable space cities. Analyzes key features enabling bottom-up urbanism and offers insights for creating livable extraterrestrial settlements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How to Beautify a City - Integrating Nature and Art in Urban Landscapes

Exploring innovative urban landscape design, this talk examines how ecology and horticulture are reshaping cities, reconnecting people with nature, and enhancing public spaces through art and beauty.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video