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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


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    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Influencing, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Innovation, Business Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Plant Design & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Project Management, Engineering Management, Process Design, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Value Engineering, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Safety Standards, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Software Development, Test Automation, Containerization, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Learning Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Engineering Software, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Technical Documentation, Content Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agile Meets Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    User experience design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Storytelling, Design, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Public Speaking, Design Research, Usability Testing, Empathy, Creativity, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Prompt Engineering, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Generative AI, GitHub, Javascript, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

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

  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera
  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Smart Learning Design: Politecnico di Milano
  • Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training : Simplilearn
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • User experience design: University of Cambridge
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera

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