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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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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, Apache Spark, SQL, Distributed Computing, Data Quality, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Databases, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Graph Theory, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Product Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Product Improvement, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Process Design, Process Improvement, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business Analytics, Timelines, Data Security, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Advanced Analytics, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Getting the Most from Your Spreadsheets with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Google Sheets, Business Solutions, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Entry, Data Management, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Requirements Management, Process Design, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Communication Planning, Business Process Modeling, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Document and Share Meeting Outcomes with Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Taking Meeting Minutes, Meeting Facilitation, Project Documentation, Productivity Software, Document Management, Team Oriented, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Accountability, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Microsoft 365, Business Writing, Document Management, Productivity Software, Editing, Microsoft Windows, Writing and Editing, Computer Literacy, Technical Documentation, Writing, Web Content, Report Writing, Business Communication, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe Dreamweaver CC (2017): Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Multimedia, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Email Marketing, Front-End Web Development, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Development, Web Content, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Marketing, Content Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced ALM with Azure DevOps & GitHub Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, DevSecOps, Azure DevOps, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Software Quality Assurance, Release Management, Secure Coding, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Verification And Validation, Continuous Integration, GitHub, Software Testing, Security Controls, Software Development Tools, Data Governance, Continuous Deployment, Cyber Governance, Version Control

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Model Checking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
  • Getting the Most from Your Spreadsheets with GenAI: Logical Operations
  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Document and Share Meeting Outcomes with Ease: Coursera
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 : Logical Operations
  • Crafting User-First Product Experiences in the AI Era: Microsoft

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