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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Customer Expectations with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Expectation Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resource Strategy, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Target Market, Customer Insights, Market Share, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Testability, Functional Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Python Programming, File I/O, File Systems

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    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Database Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Migration, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Data Mapping, Database Design, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Applications

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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Development, Query Languages, Oracle SQL Developer, Secure Coding, Data Access, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Instructional Planning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, General Networking, System Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Identity and Access Management, Load Balancing, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Implement Platform Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Kubernetes, Network Security, Security Engineering, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Machines, Containerization, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption, Virtual Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Intro to Supabase

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Store, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Persistence, Real Time Data, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Software Engineering, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    基于.Net的Web开发技术

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Development, Database Application, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Data Access, Web Servers, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Customer Expectations with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD: Coursera
  • Introduction to Database Migration: Amazon Web Services
  • Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Instructional Planning with Genially: Coursera
  • Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • Implement Platform Protection: Microsoft
  • Intro to Supabase: Scrimba

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