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: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Integration Testing, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Application Security, Serverless Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, Frontend Performance, Usability, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility, Typography, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Prototyping, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks