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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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    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plotly, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Professional Networking, Generative AI

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    149K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, IT Automation, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, OSI Models, IT Infrastructure, Version Control, General Networking, Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Security Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    211K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Software Installation, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Technical Documentation, Linux, Computer Security Awareness Training, Customer Support, Microsoft Windows

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    163K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

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    233K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, NoSQL, MongoDB, GitHub, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Software Design, Containerization, Jupyter, Grafana, Flask (Web Framework), Microservices, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Case Studies, Public Policies, Program Evaluation

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    128 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Consolidation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Productivity Software

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    63K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LangChain, OpenAI API, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, Web Services, Requirements Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, IBM Cognos Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, WordPress, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Data Science

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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Conceptual Design, User Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Google IT Support: Google
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
  • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM Data Management: IBM

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