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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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    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Software, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Development, Database Application

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Research Design, Marketing Planning, Data Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Storage, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Database Design, Data Processing, SQL, NoSQL, Data Security, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MProfit Wealth Management and Risk Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Investment Management, Equities, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Trading, Asset Protection, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Financial Statements, Tax Management, Hedge Accounting, Financial Services, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Machine Learning With Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Transformation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Managing AI Systems: Development, Deployment, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Orchestration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Workflows, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, LLM Application, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Application Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Decision Intelligence, Model Training, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, Network Protocols, Computer Science, Data Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Store, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Software Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map: EDUCBA
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • MProfit Wealth Management and Risk Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning With Big Data: University of California San Diego

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