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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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    Packt

    Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization with Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, File I/O

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Risking, Model Evaluation, Mortgage Loans, Consumer Lending

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    React Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, UI Components, Programming Principles, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Maintainability

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Multilingualism, Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Arithmetic, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Mathematical Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Parameterized and Dynamic Testing in JUnit

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Software Testing

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, API Gateway, Redis, API Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Design, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Frontend Integration, Systems Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Airside Facility Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Capacity Planning, Construction Engineering, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Process Analysis, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Building Codes, Environmental Engineering, Safety Standards, Hydrology, Engineering Calculations, Forecasting, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Process, Prompt Engineering, Solution Selling, Sales, Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Storytelling, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Business Modeling, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Identity and Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Authorization (Computing), OAuth, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, User Accounts, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Experimentation, Science and Research, Research Design, Analytical Skills, General Science and Research, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Journalism, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ChatGPT for Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Storytelling, Brainstorming, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Game Design, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Large Language Models and Generative AI Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, Model Optimization, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Data Quality

    ★ 4.1 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization with Pandas: Packt
  • Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3: Coursera
  • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Parameterized and Dynamic Testing in JUnit: LearnQuest
  • .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture: Packt
  • Airside Facility Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Sales Pitch Presentation : Coursera
  • AWS: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
  • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan

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