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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop a Company Website with Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design and Development, User Accounts, Brand Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAP

      Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Process Analysis, SAP SuccessFactors, Change Management, Systems Integration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Finance, Business Intelligence Software, Data Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, Loans, Depreciation, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Statistics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, YAML, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Design de projetos de governo digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Program Evaluation, Data Strategy, Cybersecurity, Technology Strategies, Governance, Project Design, Data Management, Public Administration, Process Improvement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Design and Implement Build and Release Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Release Management, Software Versioning, Version Control, Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Development Testing, Test Engineering, YAML

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, Javascript, Cloud Hosting, User Interface (UI), Typography, Animations, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CertNexus Certified IoT Practitioner (ITP-110)

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, System Monitoring, Interoperability, Threat Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Safety and Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Automation, Security Management, Prototyping, Project Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Analysis and Solution Design: SAP
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • Statistics with Python: University of Michigan
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
    • Design de projetos de governo digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Design and Implement Build and Release Pipelines: Whizlabs
    • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
    • Bootstrap 5 From Scratch - Build 5 Modern Websites: Packt

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    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    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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