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.

Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Data Mapping, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Data Integration, Enterprise Application Management, Software Architecture, Business Process Automation, Maintainability, Scalability, Debugging, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Databricks, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Splunk, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, User Accounts, Dataflow, Data Security, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping, Application Deployment, Scripting, Salesforce, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Testing, Development Testing, Data Integration, Unit Testing, Cloud API, Middleware, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Performance Management, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, UI Components, Software Design, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design, Payment Systems, Interactive Design, Application Design, MySQL, Jupyter, Database Application, Python Programming, Transaction Processing, Application Development, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Testing, Test Case, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Performance Testing, Business Logic, Serverless Computing, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Image Quality
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Computer-Aided Design, Physics, Process Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Supply Chain Systems, Change Management, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Technology Solutions, Project Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months