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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Explore the Software Architecture Course Catalog

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    87 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Distributed Computing, Application Security

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Application Development, Cloud API, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Computer Programming Tools, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design, Middleware, Cloud Computing, Data Structures

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Experience, Wireframing, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Management, Software Architecture

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Javascript

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    35 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Authentications, Network Protocols

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fractal Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Application Security, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Network Protocols, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Amazon Web Services

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Solution Architecture, Application Design, Amazon Web Services, End User Training and Support, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Software Architecture, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Operating Systems, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Systems Architecture, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    digital.auto

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Microservices, Digital Transformation, Virtualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Safety Standards

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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