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: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Planning, Product Improvement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Commercialization, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Verification And Validation, Geostatistics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Technical Documentation, Document Management, SQL, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, Data Quality, PostgreSQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Virtual Environment, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Scripting, Record Keeping, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Internal Communications, Data Security, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Internal Communications, Data Store, Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Secure Coding, Software Design, Model View Controller, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, AWS CloudFormation, Database Management Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Databases, Cloud Hosting, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Customer Analysis, Advanced Analytics, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Ideation, Sprint Planning, Machine Learning Methods, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks