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: Microservices, Google App Engine, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level, DevOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, System Design and Implementation, Cloud Storage, Scalability, System Monitoring
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), File Management, Functional Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, SQL, Performance Tuning, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, API Design, Google App Engine, Restful API, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Level Agreement, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Application Design, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Security, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Design, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, UI/UX Strategy, A/B Testing, Design Research, Prioritization, Data Literacy, Usability, Product Improvement, Process Design, Business Priorities, Kanban Principles, Product Testing, Business Research, Creative Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, API Design, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, DevOps, Systems Design, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Animations, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interaction Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours