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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Business Logic, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Business Process Automation, Test Case, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Program Development, Docker (Software), Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Data Persistence and Firebase Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Data Persistence, JSON, Data Store, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Database Development, Database Application, Databases, Debugging, Database Management, Application Development, Mobile Development, Real Time Data, Program Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Personalized Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Systems Integration

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, API Testing, Restful API, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Java Programming, Java, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Test Case, Web Services

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Visual Storytelling, Apple software proficiency, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Software Documentation, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Regression & Forecasting for Data Scientists using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Software As A Service, Consulting, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    CRM, Dados e o Futuro Centrado no Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Big Data, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Analytics, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Business Metrics, Analytics, AI Personalization, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems: Coursera
  • Data Persistence and Firebase Integration: Packt
  • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database: EDUCBA
  • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
  • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Regression & Forecasting for Data Scientists using Python: EDUCBA
  • How to Get Into Cloud Computing: University of Leeds
  • Python Generators: Duke University

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