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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, File Systems, Integration Testing, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Classes and Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Course Development, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Open Source Technology, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Product Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Marketing Collateral

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Card Sorting: Organize Content with Card Sort Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, Content Management, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Research, Statistical Analysis, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    MATLAB Skills for the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Matlab, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, UI Components, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, Interactive Design, LLM Application, Data Sharing, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Processing, User Interface (UI) Design, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Programming, Histogram, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Debugging

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mockups, Android (Operating System), Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Prototyping, Application Design, Application Development, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Program Development, Restful API, Geospatial Information and Technology, Instagram

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Card Sorting: Organize Content with Card Sort Techniques: Packt
  • MATLAB Skills for the AI Era: MathWorks
  • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM

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