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Software Design Courses

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.

Popular Software Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    M

    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Database Management, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Development Tools, Network Protocols, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Web Analytics and SEO, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Tree Maps, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Spatial Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Geospatial Mapping, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Client Services, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Branding, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
  • Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to TensorFlow for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization: Macquarie University
  • Data Visualization with Python: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera

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