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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    University at Buffalo

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Solution Design, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Transaction Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Code Review, Unit Testing, Software Design, LLM Application, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Python Programming, Version Control, Java Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Clemson University

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Systems Development, Software Design, User Story, User Experience Design, LLM Application, UI/UX Research, Software Development Tools, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Software Design Documents, Technical Documentation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Style Guides, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Security Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Verification And Validation, Cryptography, Software Architecture, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    942 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Conceptual Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CentraleSupélec

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Storyboarding, Application Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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