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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, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Design Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Discover the Art of Prompting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Model Evaluation, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Teamwork, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Decision Making, Writing, Mediation, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History, Social Justice, Design, Design Elements And Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Content, Web Servers, Browser Compatibility, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Apache, Development Environment, Semantic Web, Software Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Metadata Management, Heat Maps, Environmental Science, Public Health, Emergency Response, Image Analysis, Project Management, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Data-Driven C# Desktop Applications with SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Servers, Application Development, Data Validation, Application Design, Database Application, Business Reporting, SQL, Data Access, User Interface (UI), Issue Tracking, Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C# .NET Practical Business & Utility Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, ASP.NET, SQL, .NET Framework, System Requirements, Business Requirements, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Systems Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs: EDUCBA
  • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
  • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript: Logical Operations
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Build Data-Driven C# Desktop Applications with SQL Server: EDUCBA

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