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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

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, No-Code Development, Software Installation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Content Management, Event-Driven Programming, Package and Software Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Presentation, Productivity Software

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Planning, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Arquitecturas de Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Public Cloud, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Data Persistence and Firebase Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Data Persistence, JSON, Data Store, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Database Development, Database Application, Databases, Debugging, Database Management, Application Development, Mobile Development, Real Time Data, Program Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Administering VMware vSphere: Setup and Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: ESXi Installation, vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, vCenter Server Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Event Monitoring, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Network Switches, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, System Monitoring, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management: EDUCBA
  • Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start: Google Cloud
  • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Arquitecturas de Big Data : Universidad de los Andes
  • Les bases de la stratégie d’entreprise: University of Virginia
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements: University of California San Diego
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt

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