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: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Systems Administration, System Support, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Databases, Data Storage, Data Security, Data Quality, Unstructured Data, Spreadsheet Software, Metadata Management, Personally Identifiable Information, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, AI Enablement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Jenkins, Google App Engine, Business Continuity, Docker (Software), Containerization, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Timelines, Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Writing, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Graph Theory, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Responsible AI, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks