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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Information Management and Medical Records, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Databases, Usability Testing, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Marketing Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers

    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

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    Microsoft

    Building intelligent agent workflows

    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

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    Packt

    Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, System Design and Implementation, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, CI/CD, Functional Testing, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Product Management For UX People

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Product Planning, User Experience, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Product Lifecycle Management, UI/UX Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Product Design, Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Marketing Analytics, Product Testing, Sprint Planning, A/B Testing, Driving engagement, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
  • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
  • MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers: Packt
  • Building intelligent agent workflows: Microsoft
  • Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications: Packt
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM

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