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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

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Testability, Programming Principles, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    BCG

    La transformation numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Business Process Automation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Market Dynamics, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building a Machine Learning Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Solution Design, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Strategy & Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Video Production, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Drive Engagement, Ideation, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Particle Filters (and Navigation)

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Numerical Analysis, Estimation, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Ciencia de Datos e IA : De los Fundamentos a la Práctica

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Database Management, Artificial Neural Networks, SQL, Databases, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Supervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks

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    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Mobile Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Automation, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Promotion, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Metric, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Toward Computer Use with Anthropic

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Temporal Logic Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Business Intelligence with SQLServer: Create SQL Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Report Writing, Data Access

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
  • Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • La transformation numérique: BCG
  • Building a Machine Learning Solution: Coursera
  • Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Strategy & Setup: Skillshare
  • Particle Filters (and Navigation): University of Colorado System
  • Ciencia de Datos e IA : De los Fundamentos a la Práctica: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Building Toward Computer Use with Anthropic: DeepLearning.AI
  • Temporal Logic Model Checking : University of Colorado Boulder

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