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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 Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Linux on LinuxONE

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Performance Tuning, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Applications, Security Controls, Mainframe Computing, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Marketing, Recruitment, Marketing, Target Market, Presentations, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Storytelling, Writing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Social Media Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Analytics, Owned Media, Digital Advertising, Performance Measurement, Mobile Banking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Organizational Change, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Business Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Governance, Health Informatics, Expense Management, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling

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

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Fundamentals and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management, Data Migration, Data Management, System Configuration, Workflow Management, Data Validation, Cloud Computing, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, User Accounts, Data Modeling, Administration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Para a Empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Governance, Cryptography, Financial Inclusion, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Financial Systems, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Management, New Business Development

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Physiology, Control Systems, Coordination, Rehabilitation, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Corporate Sustainability, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Programs, Performance Measurement

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

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    LearnQuest

    Java Testing: An Introduction to TDD

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

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 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 system design courses

  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Linux on LinuxONE: IBM
  • How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project): University of Maryland, College Park
  • Social Media Marketing Analytics: Illinois Tech
  • Value-Based Care: Organizational Competencies: University of Houston
  • Salesforce Fundamentals and Setup: LearnKartS
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias: Google Cloud
  • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD
  • Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson

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