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

  • 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, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    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
    685 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    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: Free Trial

    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
    382 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Node.JS, Kubernetes, Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, 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
    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Experience Design, AI Personalization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    7.2K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    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: Preview

    Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Java, Software Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview

    Board Infinity

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Live Streaming, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Linux, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

  • Status: Free Trial

    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
    9.7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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