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System Design Courses

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


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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Business Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, AI Personalization, Product Requirements, Product Knowledge

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Prioritization, Resilience, Optimism, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills

    4.6
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Application Security, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular system design courses

  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Digital Transformation Leader: Starweaver
  • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Starweaver
  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI-Powered Software Development Certification: Simplilearn
  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • إدارة ضغوط الحياة | Stress Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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