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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Interaction Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Software Documentation, OAuth, CI/CD, Web Services, Authentications, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Application Development, Program Development, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Usability, User Centered Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, User Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Design Elements And Principles, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Social Justice, Creativity, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Engineering, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, Requirements Elicitation, User Story
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, No-Code Development, UI Components, Data Migration, Process Modeling, Data Import/Export, Application Frameworks, Process Driven Development, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Digital Design, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Design Strategies, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks