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    Learn software design for developing robust applications. Understand design patterns, object-oriented principles, and user-centered design.

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Innovation, Service Design, User Experience Design, Design, Ideation, Prototyping, Creativity, Usability Testing

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Relational Database Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Linux Commands, Database Administration, Web Scraping, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Database Design, MySQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Star Schema, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Jupyter, Data Security

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Software Development, Code Review, Software Development Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Software Design, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Microarchitecture, Software Architecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Cryptography, Blockchain

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

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

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Estimation, Reliability, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Abstraction

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Design Software, Application Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Unit Testing, Operating Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Software Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Systems, Solution Architecture, Software Visualization, Software Design Patterns, Software Technical Review, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      928 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Communications, User Research, User Feedback, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Aesthetics, Typography, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      894 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • IBM Relational Database Administrator: IBM
    • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
    • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
    • Software Architecture: University of Alberta

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