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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 Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Data Presentation, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Quantitative Research, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Data Transformation, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Basic Electrical Systems, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Display Devices

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A)

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Power, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Standard, Construction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Financial Planning, Investments, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Generative AI Agents, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Data Persistence, Network Infrastructure, Application Development, Cloud Security

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Animations, Music, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, Android Development, Application Security, Test Case, Software Design, Software Architecture, Mobile Security, Application Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102)

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, System Support, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Control automático: La tecnología invisible

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Automation, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling, Systems Design, Systems Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Apache Hadoop, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Infrastructure, Data Cleansing, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A): L&T EduTech
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt University
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102): Packt
  • Control automático: La tecnología invisible : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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