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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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    Coursera

    التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Driving engagement, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Email Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Manajemen Proyek Google

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Backlogs, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Program Standards, Project Scoping, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Documentation, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Communication Planning, Quality Assessment, Sprint Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    826 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Performance Management, Governance, Performance Measurement, Process Management, Performance Improvement, IT Management, Business Process, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Program Implementation, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Goal Setting, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategies, Risk Management, Auditing

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Transformation, Network Performance Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, Sales Presentation, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Slides en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Solutions, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Data Sharing, Digital Publishing, Constructive Feedback, Version Control

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google

    Apoio Técnico de TI da Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Help Desk Support, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Digital Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    London Business School

    New Ways of Working in an AI World

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, AI Integrations, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Scalability, Case Studies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Gemini, Data Analysis Software, Google Gemini, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Dashboard Creation, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Self Service Technologies, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera
  • Manajemen Proyek Google: Google
  • Relational Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • COBIT 2019 Framework Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Slides en Español: Google Cloud
  • Apoio Técnico de TI da Google: Google
  • Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma: Coursera
  • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School

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