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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Uso de bases de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Store, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Typography, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Design Elements And Principles, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    MySQL with Information Technology

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Development, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Management Information Systems, SQL

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI in Sports: The Approach of a Club

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Automation, Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Analytical Skills, Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Databases, Social Media Analytics, Data Store, Text Mining, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Simulations

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, PySpark, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Tensorflow, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Operational Data Store, Data Warehousing, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Unstructured Data, Big Data

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, System Programming, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Performance Tuning, Software Testing

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sales & Marketing Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Sales, Sales Process, Conflict Management, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Business Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Product Promotion, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Gap Analysis

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    CRM, Dados e o Futuro Centrado no Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Big Data, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Analytics, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Business Metrics, Analytics, AI Personalization, Consumer Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.9 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (239) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan
  • Build a Multi-Page Website with Frontend Mentor, HTML, and CSS: Scrimba
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • MySQL with Information Technology: Coursera
  • AI in Sports: The Approach of a Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • CRM, Dados e o Futuro Centrado no Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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