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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.9
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    AI Receptive Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Engineering Software, User Experience Design, Software Engineering, Human Centered Design, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability Testing, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Constructive Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Test Case Design

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Test Planning, Test Automation, System Testing, Continuous Integration, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, CI/CD, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Selenium (Software), Software Development Tools, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Probability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Solution Architecture, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Scalability, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Maintainability, Debugging, Java, Software Design Patterns, Technical Design, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • AI Receptive Software Development: Clemson University
  • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
  • Document Design: Adobe
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta

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