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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


  • I

    IBM

    Architecting Applications for IBM Z and Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, Solution Architecture, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Architecture, IBM Cloud, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Design, Systems Integration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Mainframe Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Maven, Software Testing, Test Case, Testability, Java Programming, Test Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Test Automation, Java, Software Architecture, Business Logic, Data Persistence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Serverless Development v01.01.00

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Architecture, Computer Programming Tools, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Software Development, Cloud Applications, Program Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering Angular: Foundations to Enterprise-Ready Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, TypeScript, Angular, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Frontend Performance, Software Design, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Application Deployment, Frontend Integration, Enterprise Architecture, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Vibe coding, API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Managing Data as a Product: Scalable Data Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Software Architecture, Semantic Web, Continuous Deployment, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Organizational Structure, AI Integrations, Product Automation, Interoperability, Data Analysis, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Angular Foundation & Application Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Angular, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Design, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    JavaScript Data and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Technical Documentation, Frontend Performance, Debugging, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Architecting Applications for IBM Z and Cloud: IBM
  • JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers: Packt
  • Introduction to Serverless Development v01.01.00: Amazon Web Services
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • Mastering Angular: Foundations to Enterprise-Ready Apps: Board Infinity
  • Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques: Microsoft
  • Managing Data as a Product: Scalable Data Architectures: Packt
  • Angular Foundation & Application Architecture: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Power Apps: Building Low-Code Business Apps: Logical Operations

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