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      Duke University

      Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Environmental Science, Community Health, Health Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Emergency Response

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Flutter UI and State Management

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Data Structures, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Salesforce, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Customer Relationship Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Predictive Modeling, Data Security, Data Modeling, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Scalability, Generative AI, Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Complete Interview Prep: Foundations, GD & Domain Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Full-Stack Web Development with SvelteKit & Supabase

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      IP Connectivity & IP Services

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Services for AI Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Solution Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Quality, Computer Vision, Automation, Image Analysis, Scalability, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cybersecurity Strategies for AI-Driven Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Incident Response, Tensorflow, Risk Management Framework, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Validation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Configuration Management, Testability, GitHub, Maintainability, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Powering the Future with Electrification

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Matlab, Environmental Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Business Process Modeling with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University
    • Advanced Flutter UI and State Management: Packt
    • Salesforce Certified AI Specialist Certification: Packt
    • LLM Engineering with RAG: Optimizing AI Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Complete Interview Prep: Foundations, GD & Domain Interviews: Board Infinity
    • Full-Stack Web Development with SvelteKit & Supabase: Packt
    • IP Connectivity & IP Services: Packt
    • AWS Services for AI Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Cybersecurity Strategies for AI-Driven Organizations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management: Packt

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    Frequently Asked Questions about System Design

    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. ‎

    Participating in System Design courses on Coursera can lead to various credentials that showcase your development and expertise:

    • Course Certificates: Earn a certificate for each system design course you complete, demonstrating your proficiency in specific aspects of system architecture.
    • Professional Certificates: These certificates are designed to prepare you for advanced roles that require expert knowledge in designing and managing complex systems.
    • Specializations: A sequence of courses that offer an in-depth exploration of system design, culminating in a hands-on project that applies what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios. ‎

    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. ‎

    Looking to enhance your team's System Design skills? Coursera provides tailored enterprise solutions for teams ranging of 5-125 employees. Our offerings include advanced analytics, customized learning paths, and collaborative tools. To explore our System Design training options and make a purchase, please visit our Coursera for Teams page.‎

    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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