Software Design Courses

Performance Engineering of Software Systems

7 ratings

This is an 18-unit class that provides a hands-on, project-based introduction to building scalable and high-performance software systems.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3D Printing Software

12 ratings

Learn to create digital designs for 3D printing using Tinkercad and Fusion 360. Master 3D modeling techniques, from basic shapes to advanced sculpting, and explore 3D scanning technologies.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ergonomics in Design

15 ratings

The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of ergonomics in design through the introduction of human anatomy, anthropometry, and modeling techniques with the aim of improving safety, productivity, comfort and health of people.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Computational Design of Compliant, Dynamical Robots - Cynthia Sung

Explore computational design for compliant robots, covering topology optimization, hybrid aerial vehicles, soft arm optimization, and origami-inspired fabrication techniques for dynamic and adaptable robotic systems.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

MDCT Protocol Design for MSK Studies

Explore basic concepts of image acquisition and reconstruction for musculoskeletal MRI studies, focusing on MDCT protocol design techniques.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Assignment Control Plots for Causal Inference Study Design - Rocky Aikens

Explore visual tools for causal inference study design, focusing on assignment-control plots to analyze covariate distribution and improve observational and experimental studies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Architecture Design for Data Heterogeneity in FL - Liangqiong Qu

Explores innovative architecture designs for federated learning in medical AI, focusing on Transformers to address data heterogeneity challenges and improve model performance across diverse healthcare institutions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - Developing Design Spaces for Visualization - Tamara Munzner

Explore visualization design spaces, their creation, assessment, and application in data representation. Insights on chart combinations, data wrangling, and task abstraction for effective visual communication.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Neural Networks on Chip Design from the User Perspective

We will briefly review our past effort on Deep learning Processing Unit (DPU) design on FPGA in Tsinghua and Deephi, and then talk about some features, i.e. interrupt and virtualization, we are trying to introduce into the accelerators from the user's pe…

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - What Comes After Design Thinking?

Explore the evolution and impact of design thinking, its benefits, and the emergence of design leadership as a transformative approach in problem-solving and innovation.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Artful Design of Interactive AI Systems

Explore the intersection of AI, design, and human interaction in technology, focusing on creating meaningful experiences and balancing automation with human engagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Machine Learning is Changing Software

Explore how machine learning is revolutionizing software development, from weak supervision to self-supervised systems, with insights from Stanford's Chris Re on emerging challenges and industry applications.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Software-Centric Visible Light Communication for the Internet of Things

Explore software-centric visible light communication for IoT, covering protocols, system design, and practical implementation using LED light bulbs for data transmission and localization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Time Traveling Hardware and Software Systems

Explore time-traveling concepts in hardware and software systems, focusing on parallelism, dependencies, coherence, and concurrency control in modern computing architectures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

How to Cultivate Creativity Using Design Thinking

Unlock your creative potential through design thinking, reframing problems and exploring innovative solutions. Learn techniques to enhance ideation, collaboration, and problem-solving in your professional endeavors.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course