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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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    Skillshare

    3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Generative AI, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Quality Control, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Mobile Development, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Typography, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Tensorflow, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning

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    Arizona State University

    Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, System Programming, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Hardware Architecture, Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electrical Systems, Computer Architecture, Health Technology, Electronics, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Image Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Design Security Ops, Identity, and Compliance capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Incident Response, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 3D Character Design Workshop with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio: Coursera
  • Mastering Responsive UI Design for Modern Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
  • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University

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