Software design courses can help you learn programming principles, design patterns, user interface design, and system architecture. You can build skills in code refactoring, version control, and creating scalable applications. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, Figma for UI/UX design, and various integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline the coding process. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can enhance your ability to create efficient, user-friendly software solutions.

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, HTML and CSS, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Command-Line Interface, Issue Tracking, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Style Guides, Typography, Brand Management, Creative Design, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Governance, Asset Management, Layout Design, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Version Control, Data Transformation, GitHub, R (Software), Data Literacy, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Maintainability, Python Programming, Performance Analysis, Software Architecture, Technical Writing, Program Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Game Design, Collaborative Software, Simulations, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks