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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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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Creative Design, Performing Arts, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    AI Tools for Creatives powered by Adobe Firefly

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Collaborative Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Data Import/Export, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Image Quality, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Programming, Histogram, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Conceptual Design, Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Thinking, Collaboration, Generative AI, Branding, Workflow Management, Communication, Asset Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Six Sigma Methodology, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Business Process Improvement, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Information Technology, Release Management, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Development Methodologies, Software Architecture, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Customer-Centric CRM Strategy and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Data Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Automation, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Network Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces

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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

  • The Art of Filmmaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
  • AI Tools for Creatives powered by Adobe Firefly: Adobe
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • AI-Powered Exploration With Adobe Firefly Boards: Adobe
  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • Customer-Centric CRM Strategy and Management: EDUCBA

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