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 of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Game Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, SQL, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Data Validation, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Design, System Software, Systems Design, Software Systems

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    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    946 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Data Structures, Software Design, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Prototyping

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Interviewing Skills, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Testing, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    277 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    411 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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