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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Creative Design, Performing Arts, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Collaborative Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Data Import/Export, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Image Quality, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Programming, Histogram, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Six Sigma Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Business Process Improvement, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months