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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Patch Management, Cloud Services, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Data Structures, Application Development, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Finance, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Unix, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Technology Roadmaps, DevOps, Build Tools, Real Time Data, Development Environment, Data Architecture, TypeScript, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Data Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Rust (Programming Language), Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Human Resource Strategy, Team Building, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Studies, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Structure, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Brand Management, Branding, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Attributes, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Responsive Web Design, Frontend Performance, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Maintainability, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Build Tools, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Acceptance Testing, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Rust (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks