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.
50credentials
1online degree
160courses

Explore the Software Design Course Catalog

  • Politecnico di Milano

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Technical Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Pennsylvania

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Development, Software Design, Technical Documentation, Application Deployment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Server Side

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Scalability, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Continuous Deployment, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Software Design, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Real Time Data, Software Design, Software Systems, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Scrimba

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Network Routing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Design, Restful API, Authorization (Computing), Software Design, Javascript, Web Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    Board Infinity

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Dependency Analysis, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Design, Software Architecture

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks