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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Software Development and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Software Design, Application Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Risk Analysis, User Centered Design

    1.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Programming Language Design and Frontend Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Java Programming, Build Tools, Debugging, Data Structures, Java, Requirements Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Data Import/Export, Layout Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Application Deployment, Creative Design, Software Installation

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Introdução ao Gerenciamento de produtos de software

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Process Driven Development, Product Management, Software Engineering

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Network Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Security, Technology Solutions

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence

    4.1 stars, 269 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.9 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Scrimba

    UI Design for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción al Desarrollo de Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development, Waterfall Methodology

    4.9 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Cyber Secure Software Developer (CSSD) (Exam CSD-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Requirements Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Software Design, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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