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: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, No-Code Development, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Technical Design, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Web Development, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, API Design, Restful API, Middleware, Data Migration, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Data Validation, HTML and CSS, Database Application, Software Testing, C# (Programming Language), Postman API Platform, Full-Stack Web Development, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, UI Components, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Animations, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Color Theory, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Jira (Software), Estimation, Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks