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Software Architecture Courses

Software architecture courses can help you learn system design principles, architectural patterns, and scalability strategies. You can build skills in creating robust APIs, ensuring security in software systems, and integrating microservices effectively. Many courses introduce tools like UML for modeling, Docker for containerization, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, that support deploying and managing applications in modern environments.

Popular Software Architecture Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis, Service Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, ASP.NET, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Software Testing, Scalability, Performance Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, Web Development, Microservices, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Test Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Cloud Deployment, Distributed Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Strategic Monoliths and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Microservices, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Security Architecture Review, Technology Strategies, Event-Driven Programming, Business Modeling, Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Context Management, Restful API, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Ethics, AI Personalization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Solution Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Architect Resilient LLM Microservices for Scale

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Microservices, Failure Analysis, Configuration Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Scalability, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Systems Architecture, Software Technical Review, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, Service Recovery, Software Documentation, Reliability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Technical Review, Java Programming, System Design and Implementation, Java, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Bestseller
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    I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software architecture courses

  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
  • .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Monoliths and Microservices: Pearson
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest
  • Architect Resilient LLM Microservices for Scale: Coursera

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