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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Building High-Performing Scrum Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Methodology, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), ASP.NET, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, DevSecOps, AI Security, Authentications, Application Security, Responsible AI, Hardening, Data Security, AI Integrations, Software Development Life Cycle, .NET Framework, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Software Engineering, Building Codes

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Voice AI Engineering - Create Smart Agents with ElevenLabs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, AI Integrations, Restful API, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Test Tools, Software Documentation, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, JSON, Security Management, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Analyzing and Visualizing Political Data with SPSS

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS (Software), Plot (Graphics), SPSS, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Political Sciences, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, International Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Blender Interface & Core Tools Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Computer Graphics, File Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, Blended Learning, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Supplier Quality Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Vendor Relationship Management, Procurement, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Risk Management, Request for Proposal, Competitive Analysis

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 2.8K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    4.2 stars, 4.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Building High-Performing Scrum Teams: Scrum Alliance
  • ASP.NET Core Secure Coding: Packt
  • Voice AI Engineering - Create Smart Agents with ElevenLabs: Packt
  • API Security Testing for Pentesters & Bug Hunters (2026): Packt
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Political Data with SPSS: Sage Publications
  • Blender Interface & Core Tools Essentials: Packt
  • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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