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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, GitHub, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Jupyter

    4.5 stars, 603 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (603) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 732 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Edureka

    Cloud-Native .NET Application Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Containerization, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Continuous Deployment, Distributed Computing, GitHub, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    British Standards Institution

    Automotive Cybersecurity with ISO/SAE 21434

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Engineering, Threat Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Incident Response, Verification And Validation, Technical Standard, Systems Development Life Cycle

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Classes and Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Software Testing, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Fundamental

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Technical Design

    4.6 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (688) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Dashboard Development, Deployment & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Intelligence Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Business Logic, Interactive Data Visualization, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Performance Tuning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Coding Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Software Design Patterns, Communication

    4.6 stars, 833 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (833) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 4.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Cloud-Native .NET Application Deployment: Edureka
  • Automotive Cybersecurity with ISO/SAE 21434: British Standards Institution
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • 3D CAD Fundamental: National Taiwan University
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Dashboard Development, Deployment & Optimization: Coursera

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