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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Package and Software Management, Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Application Development

    4.6 stars, 66K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (66K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Development, Machine Learning, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Relationship Management, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Business Reporting, Automation, Data Management

    4.9 stars, 64K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Software Architecture and Monolithic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Data Architecture, Application Deployment, Service Design

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language

    4.6 stars, 224 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (224) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Memory Management, Computer Systems

    4.7 stars, 3.9K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.9K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Atchison Academy

    Scalable Availability in Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Service Level, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, Incident Response, Software Engineering

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Package and Software Management, Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 54K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases

    3.5 stars, 93 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (93) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, General Networking, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management

    4.4 stars, 363 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Amazon Junior Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), SQL, Software Development, Restful API, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Java Programming, Generative AI

    4.3 stars, 640 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (640) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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