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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

    Generative AI for Business Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Business Strategy, Image Quality, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Driving engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Storyboarding, Instagram, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Brand Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Brick Breaker Game Development with MonoGame

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Introduction to Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Leading Creative Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Creativity, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Innovation, Creative Design, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Communication, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Regulatory Compliance, AI Product Strategy, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Management, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, Graphing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, Document Management, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Drawing and Building Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Creative Design, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Business Analysts: IBM
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • Brick Breaker Game Development with MonoGame: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
  • Leading Creative Projects with AI: Adobe
  • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
  • Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft

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