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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

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, Jenkins, Incident Management, Google App Engine, Business Continuity, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, CI/CD, Identity and Access Management, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Big Data, Capacity Planning, Safety Culture, Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Delivery

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, Responsible AI, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Django (Web Framework), Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Ethics, SQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, API Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Operational Efficiency

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Generative AI Agents, Program Management, Project Planning, Organizational Skills, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Databases, Data Science, Relational Databases, Programming Principles, IBM Cloud, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Version Control, Cloud Management, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Unit Testing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Bash (Scripting Language), Network Troubleshooting, Web Services, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Structures, Python Programming, Configuration Management, Automation

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Software Design, Kanban Principles, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Hardware, Software Design Patterns, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Risk Management, Communication

    4.8
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Kanban Principles, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud Security, CI/CD, User Story, Microservices, Sprint Retrospectives, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Foundations of Project Management: Google
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM

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