• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  1. Categories
  2. Software Design

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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Software Design, Code Review, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 850 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (850) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, Web Development, Application Deployment, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (52K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Angular State Management and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Application Design, Application Development, Software Testing, Scalability, Development Testing, Test Case, Performance Tuning, Web Servers, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Web Design and Development, Maintainability, UI Components

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Python Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Microservices, Maintainability, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Model View Controller, Application Design, Programming Principles, Scalability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Development, Machine Learning, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Software Testing, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Big Data, Data Processing, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Other Programming Languages, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 393 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (393) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Test Script Development, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Code Reusability

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

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

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Requirements Analysis, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Engineering, 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
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Code Review, Software Design

    4.5 stars, 658 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (658) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…567…18

Skills you can learn in Software Development

Programming Language (34)
Google (25)
Computer Program (21)
Software Testing (21)
Web (19)
Google Cloud Platform (18)
Application Programming Interfaces (17)
Data Structure (16)
Problem Solving (14)
Object-oriented Programming (13)
Kubernetes (10)
List & Label (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Free Courses
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog
  • Social Impact

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok