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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 Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence in Government

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Databases, Data Quality

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    Packt

    Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Data Processing, Scalability, Database Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Foundation of Global Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Logistics, Inventory Management System, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Transportation Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Coordination, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization, Cinematography, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, 3D Modeling, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Testing, Cryptography, Web Services, Server Side

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    اللغة والمفاهيم التنظيمية

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Strategic Communication, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Analytics, Accounting, Business, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Security, Web Content, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Information Privacy, Computer Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Apache Kafka - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Scalability, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Project Schedules, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Project Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, DevOps, Software Technical Review, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Database Management, IBM Cloud, Authentications

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Communication, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Strategic Communication

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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

  • Artificial Intelligence in Government: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Clean Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt
  • Foundation of Global Supply Chains: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • اللغة والمفاهيم التنظيمية: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • How to Get Into Web Development: University of Leeds
  • Apache Kafka - An Introduction: Coursera
  • Creating Horizontal and Vertical Timelines in PowerPoint: Coursera

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