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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations em Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Research Design, Probability

    4.7 stars, 579 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (579) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Fundamentos de Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mockups, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Development Environment, GitHub, Configuration Management

    4.5 stars, 684 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (684) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 631 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (631) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    4.6 stars, 549 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Microsoft 365, Product Planning, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, AI Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Research, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Enterprise Security, Agile Methodology

    4.5 stars, 322 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Training, Bayesian Network, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing

    4.8 stars, 722 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (722) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Analysis, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 537 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (537) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 632 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (632) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design

    4.9 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Français: Google Cloud
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
  • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamentos de Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • Python Data Visualization: Rice University
  • Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • TensorFlow 2 for Deep Learning: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services

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