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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  • 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

    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    100 reviews

    Intermediate · 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
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Web Services, YAML, Software Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview

    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Security Controls, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Software Design, Dependency Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    251 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Dependency Analysis, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Design Strategies, Software Design, Systems Analysis, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Virtual Environment, Quality Assurance, Technology Strategies, Digital Communications, Technical Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Board Infinity

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

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    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

    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
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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