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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    167 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Job Analysis, Performance Review, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Design Reviews, Design, Creativity, Social Impact

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    P

    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, JUnit, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Web Applications, Database Application, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Customer Success: Conociendo al cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer experience improvement, Customer Data Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Leadership, Performance Metric, Sales Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    N

    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Solution Design, Root Cause Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    O

    Oracle

    Oracle Autonomous Database Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Oracle Cloud, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Fundraising, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    575 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Customer Success: Conociendo al cliente: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Oracle Autonomous Database Professional: Oracle

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