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25 Best Software Design Courses Online

We compared 25 Software Design courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $9.99 to $124.99. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Duke University, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and University of Colorado System. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$9.99 – $124.99
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "software design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $124.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Offered by Duke University

    Solve real world problems with Java using multiple classes. Learn how to create programming solutions that scale using Java interfaces. Recognize that software engineering is more than writing code - it also involves log...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Software Design Principles

    Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Master the essential principles and patterns that form the foundation of modern software development. This comprehensive course guides you through the evolution of software design, from understanding the Software Enginee...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    The design step in developing software has some unique characteristics. First of all, it’s the only step where drawing pictures of things is the norm. Why is that? What do pictures do that other representations cannot do...

    $79.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    The design step in developing software has some unique characteristics. First of all, it’s the only step where drawing pictures of things is the norm. Why is that? What do pictures do that other representations cannot do...

    $79.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Software Design and Architecture

    Offered by University of Alberta

    In the Software Design and Architecture Specialization, you will learn how to apply design principles, patterns, and architectures to create reusable and flexible software applications and systems. You will learn how to...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    AI Interviews - Software Design, Architecture, and More

    Offered by CodeSignal

    Prepare for technical interviews focused on software design, architecture, performance, security, networking, and development practices. Practice explaining core concepts and making tradeoffs in realistic interview scena...

    $55.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Master's Degree University-backed

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This specialization is for software engineers interested in the principles of building and architecting large software systems that use big data. Through three courses you will learn about how to build and architect perf...

    $79.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    C++ Class Development

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    This course is the third course in the specialization about learning how to develop video games using the C++ programming language and the Unreal game engine on Windows or Mac. This course assumes you have the prerequisi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Offered by Duke University

    Modern programs are complicated structures, with hundreds to thousands of lines of code, but how do you efficiently move from smaller programs to more robust, complicated programs? How do data scientists simulate the ran...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Offered by University of Washington

    [As described below, this is Part C of a 3-part course. Participants should complete Parts A and B first -- Part C "dives right in" and refers often to material from Part A and Part B.] This course is an introduction to...

    $29.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Offered by University of Alberta

    This course continues the introduction to computer science and programming in Python, that was begun in the Coursera course: Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games (PVG). Upon successful completion of this...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    This course is the third in our JavaScript for Beginners Specialization. The scripts will become more complex and introduce more complex jQuery plugins. You will have several challenges to practice your skills throughout...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

    Offered by University of Glasgow

    This fourth and final course is the capstone of the Computational Thinking with JavaScript Specialization. It builds on everything you have learned so far and supports you in designing, implementing, deploying, and refle...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Software Development Practices

    Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Welcome to the Software Development Practices course! In this course, you will explore techniques for eliciting and documenting software requirements, including the creation of use cases and user stories. You will learn...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Object-Oriented Analysis & Design

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Take a step towards becoming a software craftsperson!This class offers an examination of key patterns, principles, and practices for effective object-oriented design and analysis. Learn to move through understanding prob...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Offered by Duke University & University of California San Diego

    This Specialization is for aspiring software developers with some programming experience in at least one other programming language (e.g., Python, C, JavaScript, etc.) who want to be able to solve more complex problems t...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX Certificate University-backed

    Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development

    Offered by Maryville University

    This Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development provides valuable insights into the principles of software design and development. It is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of programming languag...

  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here University-backed

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Offered by Duke University

    In this 1-hour long project, you will gain first-hand experience using Python to model algorithmic efficiency tradeoffs. By implementing simulations of real-world systems using Big O notation, you will be able to quantif...

    $9.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate

    Standard 9.1- Part 2 Certified Enterprise Architect Course

    >> The only course on Udemy goes over the advanced Part 2 study topics in detail, and not just sample questions. <<Fully English closed captioned! All slides available for download! All audio available for do...

    $124.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate

    Teste preparatório AWS Certified Developer Associate

    Teste preparatório AWS Certified Developer Associate. O desenvolvedor moderno precisa saber como utilizar os serviços da nuvem para criar código escalável e eficiente. Este simulado foca nas ferramentas de desenvolviment...

    $34.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate

    Standard 9.2 - Part 2 Certified Enterprise Architect Course

    BRAND NEW COURSE LAUNCHED APRIL 2020. Updated September 2022!Over 28,000 students bought the TOGAF® 9.1 version of this course. This version has been completely redone and re-recorded, based...

    $69.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate

    Standard 10.0 - Level 1 Enterprise Architect Course

    >> Learn about the most recent changes to the TOGAF(R) standard version 10.0 with this best-selling training course, including English closed captions. All slides are available for download! All audi...

    $79.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate

    Pass Cisco DEVNET in 30 Days Even if You're Short on time!

    Are you short on time but eager to conquer the Cisco DevNet Associate certification exam? Fear not! With dedication and focus, you can master DevNet Associate in just 30 days, even if you're juggling a busy schedule.Comm...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate

    Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Pro (CSSLP) Crash Course

    Please note that the content is broken into TWO Courses. This is Course ONE which is available now on Udemy. Domain 1-4 is covered in this course....  Content between two courses is over 20 hours.Earning the gl...

    $79.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate

    How to Turn Your Idea into a WordPress Plugin & Develop It

    Got a great idea for a WordPress plugin but don’t know where to start?This step-by-step course will show you exactly how to take your idea and turn it into a fully developed, market-ready WordPress plugin—even if you’re...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Software Design Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Java Programming: Principles of Software Design Coursera Duke University $79.00 View →
2 Software Design Principles Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani $49.00 View →
3 Software Design Threats and Mitigations Coursera University of Colorado System $79.00 View →
4 Software Design as an Abstraction Coursera University of Colorado System $79.00 View →
5 Software Design and Architecture Coursera University of Alberta $49.00 View →
6 AI Interviews - Software Design, Architecture, and More edX CodeSignal $55.00 View →
7 Software Architecture for Big Data Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $79.00 View →
8 C++ Class Development Coursera University of Colorado System $49.00 View →
9 Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
10 Programming Languages, Part C Coursera University of Washington $29.00 View →
11 More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games Coursera University of Alberta $49.00 View →
12 Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
13 Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy Coursera University of Glasgow $49.00 View →
14 Software Development Practices Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani $49.00 View →
15 Object-Oriented Analysis & Design Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
16 Object Oriented Programming in Java Coursera Duke University & University of California San Diego $49.00 View →
17 Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development edX Maryville University View →
18 Understand Big O Notation in Python Coursera Duke University $9.99 View →
19 Standard 9.1- Part 2 Certified Enterprise Architect Course Udemy $124.99 View →
20 Teste preparatório AWS Certified Developer Associate Udemy $34.99 View →
21 Standard 9.2 - Part 2 Certified Enterprise Architect Course Udemy $69.99 View →
22 Standard 10.0 - Level 1 Enterprise Architect Course Udemy $79.99 View →
23 Pass Cisco DEVNET in 30 Days Even if You're Short on time! Udemy $19.99 View →
24 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Pro (CSSLP) Crash Course Udemy $79.99 View →
25 How to Turn Your Idea into a WordPress Plugin & Develop It Udemy $19.99 View →

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