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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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    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Marketing Mix Implementation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Ideation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Inventory Control, Kanban Principles, Resource Utilization, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    693 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Linux Administration, System Programming, Linux, C++ (Programming Language), Internet Of Things, File Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Marketing Mix Implementation Capstone : IE Business School
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
  • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University

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