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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Development Environment

    ★ 4 (20) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Unix Shell

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Network Security and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Security, Databricks, Data Store, Data Quality, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Encryption, Data Analysis, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS FinOps - Creating Cloud Business KPIs (Unit Economics)

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Amazon Web Services, Organizational Effectiveness, Cloud Platforms, Operating Cost

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    《MBA论文写作指导》

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Business Research, Proposal Development, Report Writing, Writing, Business Writing, Project Design, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Editing, Organizational Structure, Business Analysis, Presentations, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Business Process, Content Creation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Writing

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Typography, Color Theory, Software Installation, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Validation

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Advanced Network Security and Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203: SkillUp
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • AWS FinOps - Creating Cloud Business KPIs (Unit Economics): Amazon Web Services
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410): Packt
  • 《MBA论文写作指导》: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Understand & Use AI – ChatGPT with Smart Prompting Tips: Skillshare

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