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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Application Lifecycle Management, Application Design, Technical Communication, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Web Development, User Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Application Development, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Javascript, MongoDB

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Project Network

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Software Design Patterns, Web Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Design Strategies, Technical Writing, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Systems Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Restful API, Server Side, Test Automation, Development Testing, Software Testing, Interactive Design, Software Design, Back-End Web Development, Test Case, Full-Stack Web Development, Collaboration, Debugging, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Educational Materials, Change Management, Collaborative Software, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Solution Design, Technology Strategies, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, System Implementation

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Organizational Skills, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan
  • Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone : University of London
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro: Coursera Project Network

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