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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

      A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Survey Creation, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Vulnerability Scanning, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Information Privacy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Operations em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Debugging, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Google Cloud Platform, Disaster Recovery, Integration Testing

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, API Gateway, Cloud API, Cloud-Based Integration, Serverless Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Microservices, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Authorization (Computing), Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Trend Analysis, Business Process Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Developing RAG Apps with LlamaIndex and JS

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Restful API, Web Applications, Development Environment, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Design, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intro to AngularJS

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Javascript, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, JSON, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Data Mapping, Routing Protocols, Restful API

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced CSS & Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Version Control, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, Web Development, Typography

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Development, Deployment, and Cloud Integration

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Authentications, User Interface (UI), .NET Framework, Software Design, Maintainability, UI/UX Strategy, Model View Controller, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Debugging, Data Validation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      اهتمامات مستخدم فيسبوك المعتدل

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Mastering AWS CDK - Coding Cloud Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Cloud Infrastructure, Development Environment, Serverless Computing, Software Development, System Configuration, Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Restful API, TypeScript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Development

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Nginx, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Application Deployment, YAML, Proxy Servers, Load Balancing, Scalability, Microsoft SQL Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on GC - Português: Google Cloud
    • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Operations em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Español: Google Cloud
    • Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Developing RAG Apps with LlamaIndex and JS: Packt
    • Intro to AngularJS: Packt
    • Advanced CSS & Responsive Web Design: Packt
    • Advanced Development, Deployment, and Cloud Integration: Packt
    • اهتمامات مستخدم فيسبوك المعتدل: Coursera Project Network

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Software Design

    Software design is the process of creating a plan to guide the development of a software solution based on an assessment of user requirements determined through research and testing. It is a very important phase of the software development lifecycle, as software design provides the foundation for subsequent coding and implementation by programmers and software engineers.

    The software design process may encompass many aspects including planning for software architecture, design of user interfaces and other visual elements, and the selection of software design patterns and other components. Application security is another critical consideration for software design, and implementing secure practices as early as possible in the software development lifecycle can help ensure that the final product provides adequate protections for business and customer data.‎

    An understanding of software design principles can be a terrific asset for a career in software development, as it provides an overarching view of the entire software development lifecycle. In some ways, you can think of the software designer as the architect whose vision directs the work of a team of engineers and construction workers. According to Glassdoor, software designers in the U.S. earn an average annual salary of $92,046 - significantly more than software programmers, whose average salary according to Glassdoor is $76,526.‎

    Certainly. Taking online courses on Coursera has become an incredibly popular way for students from around the world to learn about a wide range of computer science topics, including software design. Top-ranked schools like the University of Alberta, the University of Colorado, and the University of Minnesota offer individual courses as well as Specializations spanning multiple courses covering software design and related topics such as application security and software design patterns. And, since you can view lessons and complete coursework on a flexible schedule, you can build these valuable, job-ready skills regardless of whether you’re a student or a mid-career professional looking to upgrade your skill set.‎

    The skills and experience you might want to acquire before starting to learn software design would include practical knowledge and work experience in all kinds of software development work, from websites to apps to network maintenance and more. You may already have skills or experience in designing, developing, and installing software for enterprise information systems via an internship or job role.‎

    Some of the common career paths for someone in software design might include starting out in junior roles in web design and development, and possibly moving into creative director roles for gaming systems (if on the creative side), or software analysis manager, if more geared to the operational side of the business. Software design workers could also possibly branch off into deeply analytical roles like computer science engineer, or information research scientist, depending on the company and industry.‎

    The kind of people best suited for roles in software design are computer science enthusiasts, who love programming and are excited about creating new software possibilities. These people are often creative, focused, and cerebral individuals who know programming languages such as Java, SQL, and Python. These languages are important to know as a software designer’s work may include developing software projects and programs for external clients or internal company usage. They might also write code, create charts and diagrams to represent the software, and may even supervise a team of programmers.‎

    Learning software design may be right for you if you love design challenges, love working with new software tools, and are interested in building a lucrative career in software design. You may be able to earn a good income in software design, as jobs for software developers are expected to rise by over 20% in the next decade, according to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you find passion in work that involves designing computer systems, projecting network capabilities, and determining performance interfaces, then learning software design may be a good step in the right direction.‎

    Online Software Design courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Software Design skills. Choose from a wide range of Software Design courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Software Design, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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