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Software Architecture Courses

Software architecture courses can help you learn system design principles, architectural patterns, and scalability strategies. You can build skills in creating robust APIs, ensuring security in software systems, and integrating microservices effectively. Many courses introduce tools like UML for modeling, Docker for containerization, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, that support deploying and managing applications in modern environments.

Popular Software Architecture Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Code Reusability, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Application Development, Computer Programming

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Java, Test Case, Maintainability, Software Design

    3.6 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming, Java, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Competitive Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Research Methodologies

    4.3 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cloud Security on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Clemson University

    Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Machine Interfaces, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    3.8 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Employee Training, Training and Development, Learning Management Systems, Content Management, People Analytics, Content Management Systems, Training Programs, Content Creation, Writing

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Model Training, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Architecture and Construction, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design

    4.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software architecture courses

  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App: Coursera
  • Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD: LearnQuest
  • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
  • Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas: Coursera

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