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.

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Restful API, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Computer-Aided Design, Physics, Process Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Programming, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Design
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Three-Phase, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Electrical Wiring, Design Specifications, Torque (Physics)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, File Management, Algorithms, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Debugging, Programming Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Retail Management, Order Management, Promotional Strategies, E-Commerce, Content Management, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Management, No-Code Development, Dashboard, Email Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Content Management, UI Components, Cloud Development, Customer Service, Cloud Management, Dashboard, Cloud Services, Encryption, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months