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.

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Linux Commands, Star Schema, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Software Visualization, Linux, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Collaborative Software, Django (Web Framework), Database Architecture and Administration, Computational Thinking, Test Driven Development (TDD), File Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Graph Theory, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Functional Design, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Human Capital, Predictive Modeling, Human Resource Strategy, Operations Research, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, Human Resources
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, File Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, Solution Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks