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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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    Coursera

    DevOps and CI/CD for Data Engineering Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Version Control, DevOps, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git (Version Control System), Data Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning, Software Versioning, Root Cause Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Back-End Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Program Development, Mockups, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Case

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Processing and Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Process Engineering, Water Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Process Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management, Design Specifications, Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - Table Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Metrics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership: Strategy, Talent, and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources Software, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Hardware Design, Program Development, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript and jQuery, Automation, Python Programming, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File I/O

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, User Feedback, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Email Automation, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Business Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Logic, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, AI Workflows, Business, Business Process Improvement, Business Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    The Ideation Process

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Process Mapping, Sprint Planning, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, User Research, AI powered creativity, Business Process, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Modern HTML5 & Responsive Web Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Layout Design, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Multimedia, Usability, Web Development, Interactive Design, Javascript, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Project Design, User Interface (UI), Web Analytics and SEO

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • DevOps and CI/CD for Data Engineering Performance: Coursera
  • Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator: LearnQuest
  • Solid Waste Processing and Treatment: L&T EduTech
  • Advanced Tableau - Table Calculations: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Advanced HR Leadership: Strategy, Talent, and Innovation: Board Infinity
  • Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects: Packt
  • Advanced Selenium Techniques and Framework Introduction: Packt
  • Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Business: SkillsBooster Academy

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