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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Design Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, AI Orchestration, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, AI Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Workflow Management, Data Manipulation, Business, Generative AI, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, AI Product Strategy, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience improvement, Agile Software Development, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Digital Transformation, Cyber Governance, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Music, UI Components, Computer Graphic Techniques, Interactive Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Proactivity, Team Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Influencing, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Resource Utilization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Services, Web Development, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Middleware, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Leadership, People Management, Business Management, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Behavior Management, Team Management, Professionalism, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Software Testing, Enterprise Modeling, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Value Propositions
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks