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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Oral Expression, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Collaborative Software, ChatGPT, Marketing, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Writing and Editing, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Image Quality, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Image Quality
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Management, User Research, Service Design, Value Propositions, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, User Story, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months