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.

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Creativity, Productivity, Generative AI, Database Management, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Content Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Generative AI, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Quality Control, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Creative Design, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, System Monitoring, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Personally Identifiable Information, Application Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Azure Active Directory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours