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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

    Blender 4 - The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Architectural Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Game Design, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Store, Data Architecture

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Service Level Agreement, Virtual Machines, Safety Culture, Network Monitoring, Culture Transformation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Design Software, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Color Theory and Application in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Color Matching, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Design Software, Content Creation, Creative Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, React Redux, Kubernetes, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, Presentations, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Automation, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Interactive Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Creativity, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Workflow Analysis, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Stakeholder Analysis, Technical Consulting, Software Architecture, Systems Thinking, Project Documentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Branding, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Process Management, People Management, Strategic Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Blender 4 - The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide: Packt
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr: Google Cloud
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Color Theory and Application in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding: SkillsBooster Academy
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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