System design courses can help you learn architectural patterns, scalability principles, performance optimization, and system reliability. You can build skills in creating efficient APIs, managing databases, and implementing microservices. Many courses introduce tools like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, that support deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment. You'll also explore methods for designing fault-tolerant systems and ensuring data consistency, equipping you with practical knowledge for real-world applications.

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, HVAC, Building Design, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Technical Design, Configuration Management, Program Development, Prototyping, System Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Software Engineering Tools, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Software Design, Application Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation, General Networking, Cloud Applications, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Information Privacy, Open Source Technology, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Manufacturing and Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Design Process, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Requirements Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Embedded Software
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months