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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Research, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Human Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Scalability, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Ei4Change
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Team Management, Optimism, Organizational Effectiveness, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Change Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Strategic Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Project Implementation, Organizational Structure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Experience Manager, E-Commerce, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Scalability, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Merchandising, Order Management, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personal protective equipment, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Recruitment, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Google Gemini, Test Case, Code Review, Software Documentation, Prompt Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Digital Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO, Video Production, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Incident Management, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Service Level, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months