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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Value Propositions

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Experience Design, Usability, Layout Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Web Design, Design, Color Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Containerization, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption, Virtual Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Designing Information System Security Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Productivity Software, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Self Service Technologies, Change Requests, Automation, Service Level, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Schedules, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Management, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, IT Infrastructure, Software Development Life Cycle, Change Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a services customer satisfaction process

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Process Mapping, Customer Insights, Process Design, Customer Support, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Operations, Business Process, Web Analytics, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft OneNote

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Data Sharing, Document Management, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Content Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Routing Protocols, Responsive Web Design, Server Side

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Draw a wireframe in Wireframe.cc: Coursera
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft
  • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
  • Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Understanding Technology and Data: Accenture
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera
  • CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005): Packt
  • Statistical Methods: University of Leeds
  • Create a services customer satisfaction process: Coursera

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