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.

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plotly, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Professional Networking, Generative AI
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, IT Automation, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, OSI Models, IT Infrastructure, Version Control, General Networking, Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Security Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Software Installation, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Technical Documentation, Linux, Computer Security Awareness Training, Customer Support, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, NoSQL, MongoDB, GitHub, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Software Design, Containerization, Jupyter, Grafana, Flask (Web Framework), Microservices, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Productivity Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LangChain, OpenAI API, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, Web Services, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, IBM Cognos Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, WordPress, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Conceptual Design, User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks