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: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Constructive Feedback, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Typography, Document Management, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Restful API, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), Rmarkdown, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Version Control, Data Transformation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Performance Management, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Network Security, Big Data, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Database Design, Linux Commands, Data Warehousing, Bash (Scripting Language), SQL, Database Administration, Data Pipelines, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Database Architecture and Administration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Store, Relational Databases, Dashboard, Star Schema
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Professional Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, GitHub, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Design, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Business Solutions, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months