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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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    L&T EduTech

    Construction Machinery for Concreting /Roads & Earth Moving

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Machine Controls, Safety Standards, Plant Operations and Management, Pump Stations, Vibrations, Land Development, Production Process

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Security Testing, Mobile Security, Test Script Development, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Scripting Languages, Authentications, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Networking, Virtual Environment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Scripting Languages, Gmail, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Mathematical Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems, Query Languages

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Cloud Storage, Patch Management, Virtual Machines, Cyber Security Policies, File Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Materials science, Mechanics, Design

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Back-End Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Authentications, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Accounting: Analyze, Manage & Optimize Finances

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Payroll Systems, Business Reporting, Accounting, General Accounting, Management Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Management, Payroll Reporting, Workflow Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Payable, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Records

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Two Screen Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, iOS Development, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Using Kafka on Confluent

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Landside Facility Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Security Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety and Security, Sustainable Design, Traffic Flow Optimization, Demand Planning, Capacity Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Construction Machinery for Concreting /Roads & Earth Moving: L&T EduTech
  • Advanced Penetration Testing with Kali Linux: EDUCBA
  • Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps: Packt
  • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera
  • Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration: Microsoft
  • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
  • Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Master Accounting: Analyze, Manage & Optimize Finances: EDUCBA
  • Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Build a Two Screen Flutter Application: Google Cloud

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