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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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    University of California, Davis

    Initiating a Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Journals

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SQL Server Course for Beginners with 100+ examples

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Conflict Management, Governance, Business Ethics, Team Management, Team Motivation, Innovation, Leadership Development, Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Return On Investment, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Environment Creation and Urban Development

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Architectural Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Performance Tuning, Aesthetics

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Data Lakes, Transact-SQL, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Star Schema, Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), PySpark, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    V-Ray Lighting & Rendering in 3DS Max

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Incident Management, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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    Packt

    Finalizing, Rendering, and Presenting Your Victorian Scene

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Initiating a Research Project: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
  • SQL Server Course for Beginners with 100+ examples: Packt
  • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Environment Creation and Urban Development: Packt
  • Microsoft Fabric: Monitor and Optimize an Analytics Solution: Whizlabs
  • V-Ray Lighting & Rendering in 3DS Max: EDUCBA
  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM

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