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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Cloud API, Middleware, OpenAI, Software Architecture, JSON, Application Security, Secure Coding, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Code Review, DevSecOps, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Technical Review, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Mobile Development, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Data Structures, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Apple Xcode, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), React.js, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture Review, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Systems Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Risk Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Risk Management, Business Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Cloud Management, Hardening, Package and Software Management, IT Management, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, File I/O, grep, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, OS Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks