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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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    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Performance Management, Application Development, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Lifecycle Management, Web Services, Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Webhook Security, Application Security, Scalability, Software Versioning, Automation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Model Optimization, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Research, Prototyping, Design Research, Test Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Networking Hardware, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Display Devices, Data Storage

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Images and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Aesthetics, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    EDUCBA

    Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Graphics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Graphing, Layout Design, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    No-Code AI for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Make.com, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Process Flow Diagrams, AI Orchestration, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Risking, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, System Design and Implementation, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Simulations, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Billing, Amazon Web Services, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Cloud Management, Budget Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Product Support, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Financial Management, Vendor Management, Customer Support

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Data Center Foundations and Switching

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Implementation: Google Cloud
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Test, Learn, Evolve: Usability Testing in Figma: Coursera
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Creative AI: Images and Media: University of the Arts London
  • API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection): Scrimba
  • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
  • Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • No-Code AI for Business Professionals: Board Infinity
  • Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit: Arm

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