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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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    IBM

    IBM Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Scoping, Data Visualization, Process Flow Diagrams, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Requirements

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Design, Innovation, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Digital Design, Product Development, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Automation with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Multimodal Prompts, Project Design, Time Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Encryption, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Anthropic

    Introduction to Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Program Development, Systems Architecture, Test Tools, Server Side, Development Testing, Debugging, Application Design, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Spring Framework: Build Online Shopping Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Object Oriented Design, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Application Development, Software Design, Database Design, Model View Controller, Databases

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: EIT Digital
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer: EDUCBA
  • AI Automation with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence: Starweaver
  • Introduction to Model Context Protocol: Anthropic

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