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: 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

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Application Development, Application Security, Software Design, Debugging, Data Mapping, Functional Design, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    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

    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Service Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    67 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    17 reviews

    Advanced · 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, 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: Preview

    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Software Design, Data Structures, UI Components, File Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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