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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


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    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Database Management, Spring Framework, Software Architecture, Databases, Software As A Service, Java, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python Geospatial Development Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    HTML5: Content Authoring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Content, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Embeddings, Software Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Automation, Analysis, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management, Databases, SQL, Oracle Databases, MySQL, Query Languages

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Web Servers, Development Environment, Apache, Software Development, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Information Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Portfolio Management, Presentations, Generative AI Agents, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Machine Learning in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Continuous Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software architecture courses

  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Python Geospatial Development Essentials: Packt
  • HTML5: Content Authoring Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • QA Process Optimization: Agile & Automated Testing: Coursera
  • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
  • Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation: Logical Operations
  • Network Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google

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