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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 California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Blockchain Technology Applied

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Experience Design, Key Management, Application Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Frontend Integration, Data Security, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Leadership, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Office Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability, Positivity, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get Started with Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Dashboard, Workflow Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, User Accounts, Project Management

    4.6
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Software Documentation, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Display Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Development, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Communication Systems, System Testing, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    The Intel® AI Value

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Emerging Technologies, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Initier et planifier des projets

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Influencing, Organizational Structure

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    SQL para el desarrollo web

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Data Maintenance, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Web Development, Data Access, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Test Script Development, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design Patterns, Test Data, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Automation, SQL, MySQL

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Git and GitHub Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, SonarQube, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Jenkins, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Blockchain Technology Applied: Board Infinity
  • A Technical Leader's Qualities and Effectiveness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Get Started with Wrike: Coursera
  • Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • The Intel® AI Value: Intel
  • Initier et planifier des projets: University of California, Irvine
  • SQL para el desarrollo web: Universidad de Palermo

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