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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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    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Power BI, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Special Utility Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Reliability, Pump Stations, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Data Governance, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Applications, Security Management, Information Management, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Design Thinking for Digital Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ideation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Scalability, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Sustainable Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Boiler Layout, Design, Pressure Parts and Supports

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation, Project Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices, Service Level, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Restful API, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Storage, Service Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Matplotlib: Design & Customize Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Layout Design, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Application Design, Learning Management Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    MonoGame: Build, Design & Showcase Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Analysis, Open Source Technology, Content Management, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    BIM Fundamentals: Smarter Building Design & Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Autodesk, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architecture and Construction, Building Design, Architectural Drawing, Collaborative Software, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Construction Management, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Information Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • Design of Special Utility Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design: Packt
  • Design Thinking for Digital Agriculture: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Boiler Layout, Design, Pressure Parts and Supports: L&T EduTech
  • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
  • Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Matplotlib: Design & Customize Visualizations: EDUCBA
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

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