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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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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Mitigation, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Networks, Network Support, Network Routers, Virtual Networking, Ansible, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Compassion, Stress Management, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Patient Education and Support, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Assessment

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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Production Process, Automation, Leadership, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Essentials of Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Physiology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Psychology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, Web Development, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Mainframe Computing, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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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

  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Pearson
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
  • Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Essentials of Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • 發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology): National Taiwan University
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM

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