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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

    High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Design Specifications, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Build AI Agents with Practical App Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Restful API, Server Side, Test Automation, Software Testing, Interactive Design, Software Design, Test Case, Application Deployment, Software Versioning, Collaboration, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Public Works, Cloud Computing, Electronic Hardware

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Prototyping, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Starweaver

    Customer Relationship Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Success Management, Relationship Management, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Case Studies, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Post-Production, Game Design, 3D Assets, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    TIBCO BW Integration: Design, Implement & Test

    Skills you'll gain: File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Transaction Processing, Integration Testing, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Data Validation, Test Case, Middleware, Systems Integration, Databases

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Houdini Cloth Simulation: Design & Animate FX

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Figma: Coursera
  • Build AI Agents with Practical App Design: LearnQuest
  • SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy: Coursera
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
  • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera
  • Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS: Coursera
  • Customer Relationship Management: Starweaver
  • Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design: Packt

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