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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Technical Documentation, Data Structures, Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Software Versioning, Scripting, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Search Advertising with Google

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance marketing, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Campaign Planning, Registration, Advertising, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Dashboard Creation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Wireframing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests)

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, JSON, Web Servers, Javascript, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Gestión de productos digitales: Fundamentos modernos

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Innovation, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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

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  • P

    Packt

    AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, Devops Tools, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Centered Design, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Database Management Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • P

    Packt

    Building AI Agents with LLMs, RAG, and Knowledge Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LangChain, AI Orchestration, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de Administración Estratégica

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Analysis, Business Management, Plan Execution, Competitive Analysis, External Auditing, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Data Exploration in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Graphing, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    The Learning Innovation Network

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Blended Learning, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Knowledge Transfer, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design, Infographics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games: Packt
  • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
  • API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection): Scrimba
  • API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests): Scrimba
  • Gestión de productos digitales: Fundamentos modernos: University of Virginia
  • AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies: Packt
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Building AI Agents with LLMs, RAG, and Knowledge Graphs: Packt
  • Fundamentos de Administración Estratégica: Universidades Anáhuac

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