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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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    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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Machine Learning in Production

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Classes and Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Legal Technology, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Legal Strategy, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Expense Management, Creative Thinking, Productivity Software

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Dashboard

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Product Strategy, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Marketing Collateral

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Google Analytics, Google Sheets, Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Research Reports, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, Debugging, OS Process Management, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Material Fundamentals - Procedural Textures in Blender 4.4

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Education and Training, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
  • Machine Learning in Production: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • Generative AI for Sales Professionals: IBM
  • Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study: Google
  • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University

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