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 Pipelines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Development, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Integration, Data Maintenance, Extract, Transform, Load
★ 4.2 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation
★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Security Management, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Workflow Management, Internal Communications, Training and Development, Customer Service
★ 3.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, No-Code Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Timelines, Color Theory, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Matching, Videography, Image Quality, Music, Knowledge of Apple Software, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Game Theory, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Applied Mathematics, Geometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, Program Development, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Computational Logic
★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Unsupervised Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Operations Management
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, Writing, Business Writing, Business Process Automation, Writing and Editing, Productivity, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Presentations
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Content Creation, Editing, User Accounts
★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Security Controls, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Control Panels, Encryption
★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Mobile Development, Database Application, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Frontend Performance, User Interface (UI), Secure Coding, Javascript, Data Access, Data Management, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks