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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Scripting Languages, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Event Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI), Server Administration, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Import/Export, Authentications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    AZ-800 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Hyper-V, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Network Administration, Authentications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear videos de sitios web con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Canva (Software), Product Demonstration, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Content Creation, Team Oriented, Color Theory, Web Design, Graphic Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Key Management, JSON, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Integração e Cibersegurança entre os Sistemas de Informação

    Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Integration, Application Security, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Web Services, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix Proyecto Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Product Management, Case Studies, Marketing Channel, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python: Coursera
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • AZ-800 Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • Crear videos de sitios web con Canva: Coursera
  • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera
  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website: Coursera

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