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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Data Store, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Web Servers, File Management

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

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Shopify Growth: Marketing, Promotion, and Store Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Acquisition Management, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, E-Commerce, Web Design, Inventory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Data Store, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Data Access, Cloud API, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Methods

    4.6 stars, 4.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis

    4.7 stars, 3.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Manual Testing and Defect Management

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Browser Compatibility, Regression Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Usability, Test Execution Engine, Verification And Validation, Software Quality Assurance, Acceptance Testing, Jira (Software), Functional Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Test Planning, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Studies, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Economic Development, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Market Dynamics, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Building AI-Powered Chatbots with Flowise

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Agentic Workflows, Embeddings, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Context Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Knowledge Transfer, Prototyping, Test Tools, JSON, Systems Architecture, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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  • P

    Packt

    Designing and Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, ASP.NET, Application Programming Interface (API), GraphQL, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Store, Relational Databases, Middleware, C# (Programming Language), Query Languages, Transact-SQL, Data Mapping, Application Frameworks, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Data Persistence, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Managed Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Emerging Technologies, Containerization

    4.5 stars, 6.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Shopify Growth: Marketing, Promotion, and Store Optimization: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP: Google Cloud
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Manual Testing and Defect Management: Microsoft
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Building AI-Powered Chatbots with Flowise: Edureka
  • Designing and Building Web APIs with ASP.NET Core: Packt

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