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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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    Packt

    Mastering Docker Essentials - Hands-on DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, YAML, Virtual Networking, Software Installation, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface, System Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Interviewing Skills, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, File Systems, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Mahout, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Software-Defined Networking, NoSQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Problem Management, Incident Management, Performance Tuning, System Support, System Monitoring, Continuous Integration, Technical Communication, Continuous Monitoring, Data Structures, OS Process Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, API Design, UI Components, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Context Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Operating Systems, Scripting, Unix, Development Testing, Software Testing, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, File Management, C++ (Programming Language), Scalability, Theoretical Computer Science, Image Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Application Design, Interaction Design, Color Theory, User Experience Design, Aesthetics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Docker Essentials - Hands-on DevOps: Packt
  • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Cloud Computing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM Project Manager: IBM
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • Competitive Strategy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Meta React: Meta
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Data Structures: University of California San Diego

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