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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

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation

    4.6
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Regulatory Requirements, Communication Strategies, Benchmarking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Compliance Management, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), No-Code Development, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Content Management, Configuration Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Enterprise Network Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    ExpressJS Essentials: Building Modern Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, MongoDB, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Server Side, Middleware, JSON, Web Applications, Javascript, Back-End Web Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building High Performance Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Delegation Skills, Performance Review, Conflict Management, Coaching

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Generative AI for Code Completion

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Anomaly Detection, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    ChatGPT for Creatives

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Business Cards with a QR Code in Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Barcoding, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • What is Procure to Pay: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Benefit Strategies: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
  • Enterprise Network Infrastructure: Packt
  • ExpressJS Essentials: Building Modern Web APIs: EDUCBA
  • Building High Performance Teams: Packt
  • Generative AI for Code Completion : Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera

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