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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  • Status: Free Trial

    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, 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
    8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New

    Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Microservices, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Technology Strategies, Event-Driven Programming, Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Restful API, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Macquarie University

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cryptography, DevSecOps, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, Application Security, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.5K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, Software Design Patterns, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Technical Design, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    436 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Server Side, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    IBM

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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