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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


  • I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Linux for AIX System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, File Management, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, IBM Cloud

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unix System Overview and Command

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, File I/O, User Accounts, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dataflow, Communication Systems

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Document Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Packaging and Labeling, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Business Systems, Constructive Feedback

    4.7 stars, 198 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (198) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Indian Commercial Banking System

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Banking, Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Bank Regulations, General Lending, Credit Risk, Retail Banking, Loan Origination, Loans, Financial Systems, Deposit Accounts, Financial Regulation, Mortgage Loans, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities

    5 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Information System Security Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Cyber Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools

    4.5 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Unix, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, User Provisioning, Service Management, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, File Management

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Linux for AIX System Administrators: IBM
  • Unix System Overview and Command: EDUCBA
  • Document Design: Adobe
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Analyze Indian Commercial Banking System: EDUCBA
  • Managing Information System Security Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder

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