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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer and Client Support, Governance, User Feedback
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Simulations, Scripting, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Computer Science, Test Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Motivation, Productivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Meeting Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Safety Culture, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Operations Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Transportation Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Coordination, Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Testability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Microservices, Enterprise Architecture, Go (Programming Language), Program Development, Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Auditing, Application Development, Development Environment, Security Controls, Cryptography, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Mart, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, SQL, Performance Testing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks