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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Test Case, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Testing, C and C++, Debugging, Javascript, Java, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, HTML and CSS, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, MongoDB, Cloud Services, Server Side, Version Control, Agile Methodology, IBM Cloud, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, React.js, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Legal Technology, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Expense Management, Legal Research, AI Enablement, Productivity Software, Creativity, Responsible AI, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Database Design, ChatGPT, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, AI Enablement, Data Mining, Data Synthesis, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Design, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Business Solutions, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Professional Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, GitHub, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Constructive Feedback, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Jenkins, Google App Engine, Business Continuity, Docker (Software), Containerization, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months