$199Intermediate to Advanced First module free

System Design Mastery

Master system design from fundamentals to professional software architecture. A comprehensive course synthesized from Designing Data-Intensive Applications, System Design Interview, Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Building Microservices, and 30+ industry-defining books.

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20modules111lessonsUpdated March 2026

$1,500 live cohort$199 self-paced, same curriculum

Full refund if the first module doesn't change how you design.

About This Course

A comprehensive journey through system design and software architecture, from the fundamentals of how the internet works to designing payment systems that handle millions of transactions. This course synthesizes wisdom from Designing Data-Intensive Applications, System Design Interview, Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Building Microservices, Release It!, Domain-Driven Design, and 30+ other industry-defining books into 20 modules of practical, trade-off-focused learning.

Whether you're preparing for system design interviews, transitioning into an architect role, or want to design systems that scale -- this course takes you from first principles to professional practice.

Course Curriculum

20 modules · free lessons open to everyone

111lessons
$199one-time · lifetime access

$1,500 live cohort · same curriculum, self-paced

Full refund if the first module doesn't change how you design.

What You'll Learn

  • Foundations - The Architect's Mindset
  • Networking and Protocols
  • API Design and Communication
  • Relational Databases
  • NoSQL and Specialized Stores
  • Data at Scale
  • Scalability Patterns
  • Distributed Systems Core
  • Architectural Styles
  • Design Patterns for Distributed Systems
  • Domain-Driven Design
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Reliability and Resilience
  • Observability and Performance
  • Security Architecture
  • Infrastructure and Deployment
  • Real-World Design - Core Systems
  • Real-World Design - Platform Systems
  • Real-World Design - Enterprise Systems
  • The Professional Architect

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111 lessons across 20 modules. Start with the free module, then unlock the rest.

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