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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, User Centered Design, Data Integration, Project Design, Cybersecurity, User Experience Design, Process Design, Data Management, Governance, Technology Strategies, Program Evaluation, Interoperability, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Database Architecture and Administration, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Data Validation, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, React.js, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Microservices, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, API Design, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Scalability, DevOps, Network Architecture, System Monitoring, Persona (User Experience), Service Level Agreement, User Requirements Documents
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Equities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months