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: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Collaborative Software, Data Transformation, Data Sharing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Angular, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Organizational Development, People Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Web Design and Development, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Frontend Integration, Generative AI, Code Review, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prompt Engineering, Software Documentation, UI/UX Strategy, Test Automation, Test Tools, HTML and CSS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, LLM Application, Web Servers, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, User Accounts, Data Integrity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Validation, Model View Controller, Database Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Secure Coding, Public Cloud, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks