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System Design Courses

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.


Popular System Design Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking for the Metaverse

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Technology Strategies, Virtual Environment, Business Transformation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Data Storytelling, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Product Improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Research, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), User Feedback, Wireframing, Storytelling, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced DevOps Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Grafana, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Configuration Management, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Canva (Software), Color Theory, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, CI/CD, Browser Compatibility, Test Execution Engine, GitLab, Debugging, Test Case, User Interface (UI), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Social Media, Branding, Social Media Strategy

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    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Creativity, Human Machine Interfaces, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Program Development, File I/O, Data Persistence, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Time and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

  • Fundamentals of Network Security and Cryptography: Packt
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Platform Thinking for the Metaverse: Politecnico di Milano
  • Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers: Coursera
  • Advanced DevOps Tools and Practices: Packt
  • Diseñe su Aula Virtual con Canva: Coursera
  • Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing: Coursera
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction: University of the Arts London

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