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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

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Chemistry, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Reliability, Electronic Components, Chemical Engineering

    4.7 stars, 323 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (323) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 311 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (311) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Proofreading, Editing, Systems Engineering

    4.6 stars, 359 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Version Control, Software Development, Data Structures, DevOps, Network Administration, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Devops Tools, Containerization, Application Security

    4.6 stars, 287 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (287) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Service Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Support, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 279 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (279) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Equipment Design, Systems Design, Design Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Quality, Medical Imaging, Graphical Tools, Physics

    4.3 stars, 343 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (343) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Productivity Software, Budget Management, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, User Accounts, Data Sharing

    4.6 stars, 334 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google

    IT-підтримка від Google

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, File Systems, IT Infrastructure, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, End User Training and Support

    4.9 stars, 997 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (997) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Management Reporting, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Inventory Accounting, Security Controls, Balance Sheet, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Security, Banking

    4.6 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Migrating to the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment

    4.5 stars, 258 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (258) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software architecture courses

  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
  • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • IT-підтримка від Google: Google

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