System design courses can help you learn architectural patterns, scalability principles, performance optimization, and system reliability. You can build skills in creating efficient APIs, managing databases, and implementing microservices. Many courses introduce tools like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, that support deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment. You'll also explore methods for designing fault-tolerant systems and ensuring data consistency, equipping you with practical knowledge for real-world applications.

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Presentations, Creativity, Collaborative Software, Target Market
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design Specifications, Persona Development, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Ideation, Animations
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Music, Multimedia, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Usability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Embedded Software, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Electrical Wiring, Development Environment, Schematic Diagrams, Design Specifications, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Graphic Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Typography, Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Generative AI Agents, Content Creation, Digital Design, File Management, Design Reviews, Project Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, Design Specifications, Ideation, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks