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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Functional Requirement, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, System Software, TCP/IP, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Debugging, System Configuration, Software Installation, Network Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Surveys, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Product Strategy, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Spring Framework, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Software Testing, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months