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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Development, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Integration, Data Maintenance, Extract, Transform, Load

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    MOOC and Blended Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    ★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Security Management, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Workflow Management, Internal Communications, Training and Development, Customer Service

    ★ 3.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, No-Code Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Timelines, Color Theory, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Matching, Videography, Image Quality, Music, Knowledge of Apple Software, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures & Algorithms in Java + 150 Leetcode Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Game Theory, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, Program Development, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Computational Logic

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Unsupervised Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Operations Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI for Everyone for Work and Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, Writing, Business Writing, Business Process Automation, Writing and Editing, Productivity, AI Integrations, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Presentations

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    كيفية تحرير الصور لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Content Creation, Editing, User Accounts

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Mac OS, User Accounts, File Management, User Provisioning, Data Security, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Commands, Security Controls, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Control Panels, Encryption

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Mobile App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Mobile Development, Database Application, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Frontend Performance, User Interface (UI), Secure Coding, Javascript, Data Access, Data Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1: Coursera
  • MOOC and Blended Learning: Tsinghua University
  • Salesforce Admin Functions: LearnKartS
  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish: Skillshare
  • Data Structures & Algorithms in Java + 150 Leetcode Problems: Packt
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management: The State University of New York
  • AI for Everyone for Work and Productivity: SkillsBooster Academy
  • كيفية تحرير الصور لوسائل التواصل الاجتماعي باستخدام كانفا: Coursera

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