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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Internet Of Things, jQuery, Telecommunications, Cross Platform Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

    3.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Concepts in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Meet - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Events and Conferences, Taking Meeting Minutes, Calendar Management, Live Streaming, Scheduling, Data Sharing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva)

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Business Requirements, Prototyping, User Requirements Documents, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, Information Architecture, Prioritization

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Posicionamiento: La base del éxito en la estrategia de marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Data Validation, Debugging, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), File Management, OS Process Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Drive

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Concepts in SQL: Coursera
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Google Meet - Español: Google Cloud
  • البدء باستخدام برنامج كانفا (Canva): Coursera
  • Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Posicionamiento: La base del éxito en la estrategia de marketing: IE Business School
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming: University of California, Davis
  • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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