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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


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Brand New Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Branding, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Brainstorming, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Collection and Processing with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, Computer Programming Tools, Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    865 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, English Language, Digital Transformation, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Java, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    635 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    810 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HRCI

    Foundations of HR Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Quality Management, Backlogs, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership, Project Implementation, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Change Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Replicate Databases for High Availability

    Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Scalability, Data Persistence, Databases, Database Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    No-Code AI for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Make.com, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Process Flow Diagrams, AI Orchestration, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Risking, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Brand New Brand: California Institute of the Arts
  • Data Collection and Processing with Python: University of Michigan
  • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University
  • Foundations of HR Operations: HRCI
  • Google Project Management (PT): Google
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Replicate Databases for High Availability: Coursera

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