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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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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    LCFA Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Display Devices, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Game Design, Restful API, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Automation, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, Human Resources, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Real Time Data, Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Previous OWASP Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Miro AI, User Experience, User Centered Design, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Email Security, Mobile Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Diversity Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, electromagnetics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Business Logic, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creating Engaging Content for Facebook: Coursera
  • LCFA Exam Preparation: LearnQuest
  • API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises): Scrimba
  • Generative AI for Workflow Automation: Edureka
  • Previous OWASP Risks: Infosec
  • Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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