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    University of Alberta

    Software Design and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Code Review, Solution Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Java

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Application Design, Database Management, Software Design, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

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    Pearson

    System Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, Solution Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Maintainability, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Requirements Analysis

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    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Istio, Software Architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, React Redux, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Java, Application Design

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

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    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Functional Design, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Functional Requirement, Verification And Validation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Program Management, Systems Thinking, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Functional Design, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management

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

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Concrete Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Estimating, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Construction, Construction Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications, Engineering Software, Engineering Analysis, Estimation

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • System Design Fundamentals: Pearson
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
  • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM

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Frequently Asked Questions about System Design

Browse the system design courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design Patterns: University of Alberta
  • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
  • Software Engineering: Software Design and Project Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • System Design Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)‎

System Design courses on Coursera equip learners with key skills needed to design robust and scalable systems, including:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of system architecture and design patterns.
  • Techniques for designing scalable systems that can handle growth and user demand efficiently.
  • Methods for ensuring system reliability, availability, and fault tolerance.
  • Skills for integrating various components and services to create cohesive systems.
  • Best practices for database design and management to optimize performance.
  • Approaches for handling security concerns within system design to protect data integrity.
  • Use of tools and frameworks that facilitate effective system design and analysis.‎

Coursera’s system design courses are designed to meet the needs of learners at various stages of their software engineering careers:

  • Beginners: No prior experience in system design is required for introductory courses, which provide a foundation in basic principles and approaches.
  • Intermediate Learners: Those with some background in software development can deepen their understanding of more complex system design issues and methodologies.
  • Advanced Professionals: Experienced engineers can enhance their skills with courses focused on cutting-edge techniques and technologies in system architecture and design. ‎

Proficiency in system design can lead to numerous career opportunities in the tech industry, such as:

  • Systems Architect: Designing overarching system architectures that meet business requirements while being efficient and sustainable.
  • Software Engineer: Developing software solutions that are well-integrated and scalable as part of a larger system.
  • Technical Lead: Guiding project teams in implementing robust system solutions.
  • Infrastructure Engineer: Focusing on the hardware and network design aspects of systems to ensure they support software and data needs effectively.
  • Cloud Solutions Architect: Designing and managing cloud-based environments to optimize performance and scalability of systems. ‎
This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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