Systems Architecture
& Design Patterns
A comprehensive exploration of architectural patterns, design principles, and systems thinking for modern software engineering. From MVC to microservices, master the structures that power enterprise applications.
- Full access to all 48 lessons
- Downloadable lecture notes & slides
- 4 graded assignments + final exam
- Live Q&A sessions with lecturer
- Verified certificate upon completion
- Lifetime access to recordings
This course offers a thorough grounding in software design patterns and architectural thinking. Students will learn to recognize common architectural challenges and apply proven solutions to build scalable, maintainable systems.
What you'll learn
Prof. Adaeze Okonkwo
PhD Computer Science · Professor of Software Engineering
Prof. Okonkwo is a distinguished scholar and engineer with over 15 years of industry and academic experience. She has consulted for multinational technology firms and published extensively on software architecture and distributed systems. Her teaching philosophy centres on bridging theory with real-world engineering practice.
"This course completely transformed how I think about building software. Prof. Okonkwo explains complex patterns with incredible clarity and real examples."
"The microservices module alone was worth everything. The assignments are challenging but the feedback is detailed and genuinely helpful."
"Excellent course. Would have liked more coding labs but the theoretical foundation is rock solid. Highly recommend for any serious software developer."