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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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    Packt

    Eye Tracking the User Experience: From Design to Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity, Graph Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 한국어

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Google App Engine, Service Level Agreement, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, Microservices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Site Reliability Engineering, API Design, DevOps, Restful API, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Systems Security, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Interoperability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Generative AI, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Quality Control, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design Procedural Surfaces with Noise Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Computer Graphics, Real Time Data, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Simulations, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Creative Design, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Process, Feasibility Studies, Digital Transformation, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Low-Code Experience Design with Salesforce OmniStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, No-Code Development, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Process Driven Development, Microservices, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Eye Tracking the User Experience: From Design to Analysis: Packt
  • Data Management and Database Design Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 한국어: Google Cloud
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio: Coursera
  • Unity: Design Procedural Surfaces with Noise Functions: EDUCBA
  • Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine: Packt
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver
  • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University

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