Software Design

Software Design is a process of defining the architecture, components, interfaces, and other characteristics of a software system. Coursera's Software Design catalogue helps you to understand and apply design principles to create an effective, maintainable, and scalable software system. You'll learn about various design patterns, interface designs, user experience considerations, system architectures, and managing design complexity. You'll also gain insights into how to effectively communicate and document design decisions, and the impacts of those decisions on software quality and performance. Whether you are a seasoned software engineer, a developer looking to advance your design skills, or someone transitioning into the field, mastering these design elements can help you create high-quality software products.
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  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Data Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    IBM

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Animations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Software Design, Style Guides, Software Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Code Review, Unit Testing, LLM Application, Software Design, Database Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Design, Software Technical Review, Python Programming, Application Performance Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Systems Analysis, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Software Design, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Unit Testing, Version Control, File Management, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Linux, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    50K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Unified Modeling Language, UI Components

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    675 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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