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Software Architecture Courses

Software architecture courses can help you learn system design principles, architectural patterns, and scalability strategies. You can build skills in creating robust APIs, ensuring security in software systems, and integrating microservices effectively. Many courses introduce tools like UML for modeling, Docker for containerization, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, that support deploying and managing applications in modern environments.


Popular Software Architecture Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Software Quality Assurance and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Debugging, Software Development Methodologies, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), JUnit, Maintainability, Development Testing, Selenium (Software), Scalability, Automation, Software Technical Review, DevOps, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Security Testing

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Storytelling, Graphing, Data Transformation, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Docker (Software), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Solution Design, Microservices, Information Technology, Multi-Cloud, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Architecting in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Cloud Engineering, Kubernetes, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, AWS CloudFormation, Docker (Software), Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Customer Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Customer Data Management, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour

    4.6
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    12K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Functional Design, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Application Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Motivational Skills, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Data Visualization, Writing, Empathy, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Stress Management, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
  • Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Board Infinity
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Architecting in AWS: LearnKartS
  • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM

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