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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Visual Design, Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Technical Review, Software Documentation, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, Project Design, File Management, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Simulations, System Requirements, Real Time Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: User Story, LangChain, Unsupervised Learning, Test Automation, Cloud-Native Computing, Agile Software Development, Process Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Supervised Learning, API Design, Design Thinking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Project Closure, Dashboard, Internet Of Things, Security Requirements Analysis, Angular, Deep Learning, Android Development, Software Architecture
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Application Design, Community and Social Work, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months