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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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    Northeastern University

    Software Testing for Engineers Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Code Coverage, White-Box Testing, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Engineering, Test Tools, Functional Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, Scenario Testing, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    digital.auto

    SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Digital Transformation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Routing Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Google Workspace, Software Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Database Application, Cloud-Based Integration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Software Testing for Engineers Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Code Coverage, Test Automation, White-Box Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Usability Testing, Continuous Integration, Usability, Performance Metric

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Prototyping and Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Internet Of Things

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Organizational Design

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Informatics, Dependency Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Techniques in Embedded Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Code Coverage, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Engineering, Performance Stress Testing, Embedded Systems, Scenario Testing, Test Planning, Integration Testing, Debugging, Real Time Data, Safety and Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Testing for Engineers Part 1: Northeastern University
  • SDV 101: Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: digital.auto
  • Network Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking: Board Infinity
  • Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Software Testing for Engineers Part 2: Northeastern University
  • From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Prototyping and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Organizational Design: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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