Software Architecture

Software Architecture is the practice of designing and managing large, complex software systems. It involves not only the structure of software systems but also their functionality, performance, resilience, reusability, and comprehensibility. Coursera's Software Architecture catalogue helps you gain an in-depth understanding of the principles and patterns behind system design. You'll learn how to deal with system complexity, understand design principles such as abstraction, modularity, and hierarchy, and familiarize yourself with architectural styles and patterns. Furthermore, you'll gain insight into the trade-offs involved in designing and implementing software architectures, and learn how to evaluate different architectures for their suitability to a given problem or application context. This knowledge will empower you to create effective, efficient, and robust software systems for various industries and applications.
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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    385 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, GraphQL, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Microservices, CI/CD, Restful API, Cloud API, Node.JS, Scalability, Secure Coding, Authentications, Containerization, Software Architecture, Real Time Data, Kubernetes, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Istio, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    8.2K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Cloud Applications, Service Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Migration, Network Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cost Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, LangChain, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Software Architecture, Scalability, Application Deployment, System Design and Implementation, Collaboration, Data Integration, Job Evaluation, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Code Review, Unit Testing, Software Design, LLM Application, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Python Programming, Version Control, Java Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Database Management, Software Design, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    697 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    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

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    Lund University

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Automation, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Process Automation, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, System Software, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks