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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


  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Management, Security Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cyber Governance, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Data Platform Foundations Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Oracle Cloud Applications, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Software, Data Lakes, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, NoSQL, Database Management, Cloud Management, MySQL, Cloud Deployment, Data Security, Security Controls, Machine Learning Methods

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Transformation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Back-End Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Processing, NoSQL, Database Development, Data Maintenance, Document Management, Pandas (Python Package), Database Design, Data Validation, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Database Systems

    ★ 4.6 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, Java Programming, HTML and CSS, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Database Development

    ★ 4.6 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Relational Databases, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Mastery: Streams, Patterns & High-Performance Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Design Patterns, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Live Streaming, Real Time Data, Systems Architecture, File I/O, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Maintainability, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Context Management, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Software Development Life Cycle

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Digitizing Population Health in Low-Resource Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Digital Transformation, Health Technology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Medical Privacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Health Care, Digital Analysis, Data Governance, Interoperability, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kotter

    The 4 Core Change Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership Development, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Agile Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003): Packt
  • Oracle Data Platform Foundations Associate: Oracle
  • Python NoSQL Data Engineering with MongoDB: EDUCBA
  • Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • Node.js Mastery: Streams, Patterns & High-Performance Apps: Packt
  • Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Agile Methods: University of Colorado System
  • Digitizing Population Health in Low-Resource Settings: Johns Hopkins University

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