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Computer Design Courses

Computer design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, 3D modeling, and animation techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, and layout design, along with practical applications like creating prototypes and digital illustrations. Many courses introduce tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Blender, that support executing design projects and enhancing your creative workflow.

Popular Computer Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Security Controls, CI/CD, Program Development, Computer Security, System Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Product Lifecycle Management, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Software Quality Assurance, Usability, Medical Privacy, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java Programming Fundamentals for Spring Boot Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Spring Boot, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Model View Controller, Eclipse (Software), Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Java Programming, Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Development, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design, Interoperability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Code Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming with Google Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Memory Management, OS Process Management, Data Structures, System Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Theoretical Computer Science, Package and Software Management, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Embedded Software Engineering Architecture Toolchains

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Software, Software Architecture, Computer Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Build Tools, Dependency Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Linux, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Designing for Brands and Social Media with Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Animations, Photo Editing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Marketing Materials, Typography, Social Media, Digital Design, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Layout Design, Video Editing, Timelines, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Android (Operating System), Version Control, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Java Programming Fundamentals for Spring Boot Development: Board Infinity
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • Programming with Google Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • Modern Embedded Software Engineering Architecture Toolchains: Coursera
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Introduction to Python: Coursera

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