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: Go (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access, Data Structures, Software Design, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java, Application Security, Development Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Writing and Editing, Writing, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Web Content, Computer Literacy, Editing, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Python Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Design, Secure Coding, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Data Integrity, Maintainability, Scalability, Programming Principles, Code Review, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Jenkins, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Selenium (Software), Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Cloud Security, Browser Compatibility
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Backlogs, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Plan Execution, Prioritization, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Torque (Physics), Electronic Systems, Automation Engineering, Power Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Three-Phase, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design, UI Components, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Version Control, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months