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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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    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical Guide to Mastering C++ Smart Pointers - Part 01

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Authentications, Code Reusability, Android Development, Application Design, Debugging, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Software Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Videography, Media Production, Content Development and Management, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Optimization, Digital Content, Branding, Brand Strategy, Live Streaming, Growth Strategies, Storytelling, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Technology and Product Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Healthcare Project Management, Agile Methodology, Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Software Development Methodologies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Stakeholder Management, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Care

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    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, System Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Elicitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Practical Guide to Mastering C++ Smart Pointers - Part 01: Packt
  • Information Security: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Core Java for Beginners: LearnKartS
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera
  • Technology and Product Planning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva

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