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    Learn software design for developing robust applications. Understand design patterns, object-oriented principles, and user-centered design.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Creativity, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Functional Design, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Security, Conceptual Design, Software Development Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design as an Abstraction

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Visualization, Design Software, Application Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Unit Testing, Operating Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Application Security, Software Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Cryptography, Blockchain

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning

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      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Target Market, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      691 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Brainstorming, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Prioritization, Innovation, Prioritization, Project Design, User Feedback, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Open Mindset, Creative Problem-Solving, Design and Product, User Research, Growth Mindedness, User Experience, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Creativity

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Transformation, Big Data, IBM DB2, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Storage Technologies, Jupyter, PostgreSQL, Data Governance, Python Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Management, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, Product Planning, Generative AI Agents, Project Management Life Cycle, Innovation, Commercialization, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
    • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
    • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM

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