Software Design Courses

Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

6 reviews

Duke University's 4-week course on Java programming and software design principles. Learn to solve real-world problems, analyze earthquake data, and develop a predictive text generator.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

246 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of software design in the development lifecycle with this 5-week course from the University of Colorado System.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Software Design Methods and Tools

149 ratings at Coursera

Explore software design tools and ethical considerations in a 6-week course by the University of Colorado System. Prior Java knowledge required.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Software Design as an Abstraction

131 ratings at Coursera

Explore software design through abstraction in this 7-week course by the University of Colorado System, using visuals for understanding and drawing parallels with architecture.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Software Design Threats and Mitigations

88 ratings at Coursera

Explore software design, threats, and mitigations in this 8-week course from the University of Colorado System. Learn through visuals and cross-disciplinary insights.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Responsive Web Design

96 reviews

Learn to build responsive webpages with HTML and CSS in this 300-hour course. Topics include visual design, accessibility, CSS Flexbox and Grid, and responsive design principles.

• freeCodeCamp
• 300 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Design Patterns

28 reviews

Learn to create interactive applications using design patterns with the University of Alberta's 4-week course. Gain skills in identifying problematic designs, refactoring anti-patterns, and more.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Max MSP Programming Course: Structuring Interactive Software for Digital Arts

63 reviews

Max is a powerful platform that accommodates and connects a wide variety of tools for sound, graphics, music and interactivity using a flexible patching and programming environment. Max allows most computer users to write a simple, meaningful program wit…

• Kadenze
• 100 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

UI / UX Design Tutorial – Wireframe, Mockup & Design in Figma

66 reviews

Learn the process of UI / UX design. In this tutorial you will learn how a professional designer builds a full website design from scratch following the process of user experience and user interface. The video covers wireframing, prototyping, and design…

• freeCodeCamp
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Software Architecture & Design

3 reviews

Software Architecture and Design teaches the principles and concepts involved in the analysis and design of large software systems.

• Udacity
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Learn to improve user experience in software engineering with this 6-week course by mooc.house. Gain insights into design relevance, product quality, and the roles of various team members in design.

• Independent
• 6 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

89 ratings at Coursera

Learn software development life cycle, design patterns, project planning, and management from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Basic OOP knowledge required. 3-week course.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Figma Course - Web Design Tutorial for Beginners

57 reviews

Learn web design basics with Figma in this beginner-friendly course, covering tools, layout grids, and mobile/desktop design. 3-4 hours total.

• freeCodeCamp
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Software for Non-Designers interactive course aims to explain common aspects of design as way to improve user experience in software engineering, and will provide an introduction to a few basic steps you can apply to your next project. It is taught b…

• openSAP
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Tech with Tim

Software Design Tutorial - Software Engineering & Software Architecture

Learn the basics of software design with Tech with Tim in under an hour. Master software engineering skills, UML class diagrams, and transform textual requirements into system plans.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course