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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Design Strategies, Servers, Operating Systems
★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI powered creativity, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Software Architecture, AI Integrations, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Integration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Test Script Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Video Game Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Code Reusability, Build Tools, Maintainability, Design, Data Import/Export, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Sharing
★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication
★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Solution Architecture, Functional Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Systems Analysis
★ 4.1 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, UI/UX Strategy, Human Computer Interaction
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
★ 4 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Software Configuration Management, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management
★ 4.7 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, Risking
★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Automation, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks