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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Reduction, World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Access 365 Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Microsoft 365, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Databases, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Query Languages, Data Presentation, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI), Scripting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Software Installation

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android)

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, AI literacy, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Data Ethics, Automation, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL CASE Statements

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Software, Data Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced JavaScript Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Software Design, Maintainability, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Context Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Automation, AI Orchestration, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Devops Tools, Human Resources, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Design, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Wireframing, Agile Product Development, A/B Testing, Microsoft Teams, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Product Planning, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Productivity Software, Project Management, ChatGPT, Kanban Principles, User Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Access 365 Essentials: Logical Operations
  • Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android): Coursera
  • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • SQL CASE Statements: Coursera
  • Advanced JavaScript Concepts: Packt
  • Generative AI for Workflow Automation: Edureka
  • Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes: Arizona State University

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