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: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, User Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Product Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Functional Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Tools, Test Planning, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, User Story, Development Environment, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Requirements Analysis, Responsible AI, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Continuous Delivery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Software Development Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Software Versioning, AI Integrations, Risking, Software Development Tools, Project Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months