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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


  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Blockchain Theory and Applications I

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, FinTech, Encryption, Data Structures, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Network Architecture, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability, Program Development, System Configuration, File I/O, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced TypeScript with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Python Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Model View Controller, Application Design, Programming Principles, Scalability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    NLP System Architecture and Dev-Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Development Life Cycle, Model Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Programming, System Software, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Database, Big Data, and DevOps Services in GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Kubernetes, Real Time Data, Database Management, Big Data, Database Management Systems, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Data Pipelines, Databases, Cloud Engineering, Relational Databases, Containerization, Application Deployment, Data Processing, DevOps, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, API Gateway, Redis, API Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Design, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Frontend Integration, Systems Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Secure Coding, Software Design, Model View Controller, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Distributed Systems and Web Services

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Cloud-Based Integration, Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    z/OS System Services Structure

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, System Software, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Mainframe Technologies, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Memory Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Capacity Management, Problem Management, File I/O, Context Management, Software Architecture, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Cloud Security, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture, Dashboard Creation, Executive Presence, Security Architecture Review, Professional Development, Data Management, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Incident Management, IT Automation

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Blockchain Theory and Applications I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced TypeScript with OOP: Edureka
  • Mastering Python Design Patterns: Packt
  • NLP System Architecture and Dev-Ops: Universidad Austral
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera
  • Database, Big Data, and DevOps Services in GCP: LearnKartS
  • .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture: Packt
  • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
  • Distributed Systems and Web Services: University of Pittsburgh

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