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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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    Packt

    The C++ Programmer's Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Scalability, Application Development, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Development Testing, Web Frameworks, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    EDUCBA

    Design Reusable Python Programs and OS Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, File Systems, File Management, File I/O, Operating Systems, Program Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Python Programming, Scalability, Automation, IT Automation, Reliability, Software Development, Productivity, Operations, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Solution Architecture and Cloud Design

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud-Native Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Solution Design, Requirements Elicitation, Model View Controller, Software Design, Scalability, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Azure DevOps, DevOps, Generative AI, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Machine Learning, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Backlogs, Change Control, User Story, Software Design, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Edureka

    Angular Forms and REST API Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Frontend Integration, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, API Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Frontend Performance, TypeScript, Business Logic, UI Components, Application Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Web Servers, Responsive Web Design, Software Design, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Edureka

    Advanced Java Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Build Tools, Software Design, Data Access, Maintainability, Software Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, SQL, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Development, Design Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 263 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (263) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Modern User Interfaces and Microservices with .NET 8

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Cross Platform Development, Web Components, Performance Tuning, Web Design and Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Microservices, Model View Controller, Software Design, Scalability, Microsoft Azure, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Intermediate Python: Modules, OOP & App Development

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Test Tools, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Databases

    4.2 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Designing Elegant Clock in SwiftUI, iOS 26 Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, UI Components, Animations, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Typography, Code Reusability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    LearnQuest

    Scale and Professionalize AI-Built Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Regression Testing, Technical Communication, Maintainability, Debugging, Technical Writing, Code Review, Development Testing, Application Design, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Software Development, Application Development, Software Design, Scalability, Software Architecture, GitHub, Version Control, Technical Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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