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System Design Fundamentals for AI Developers (SDE)

Learn how to break an AI application into components, trace data through them and explain reliability and scaling choices.

Advanced1.5 hrsOnline self-paced

COURSE FOCUSA reviewable architecture with explicit decisions—not a collection of tools.

STRUCTUREDClear learning progression
PRACTICALApplied explanations
RESPONSIBLEHuman-validated learning

MEANINGFUL COURSE EXAMPLE

Design a service that remains understandable as it grows

Separate responsibilities, define interfaces and check reliability, security and scaling trade-offs.

WHERE THIS SKILL FITS

See where this skill fits—and what employers expect next.

AI can generate code, but teams still need people who can review it, clarify requirements and design reliable, maintainable systems.
SKILL CONTEXTEngineering judgement is differentiating
RELATED ROLE DIRECTIONSRoles where this foundation can contribute
01Software engineer
02Application developer
03Systems design associate
WHAT TO PRACTISE BEYOND A COURSE
Clarify requirements and boundariesDesign components and interfacesReview quality, security and scaleUse AI with disciplined validation

YOUR NEXT PROOFCreate one design document tracing a user request through components, data and failure handling.

These are possible directions, not a job guarantee. Check current role requirements and build practical evidence alongside the course.

COURSE SECTIONS

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These section names follow the current public course outline. Open the course for the latest lesson list.
SECTION 01

What is System Design

SECTION 02

Frontend vs Backend vs Database

SECTION 03

What is API?

SECTION 04

How to Design a Simple Application

SECTION 05

What is Scalability

HOW TO PRACTISE

Use a small example to check your understanding.

1
START HERE

Clarify needs

Choose a small task related to the topic.

2
TRY NEXT

Design components

Follow the idea and write down what happens.

3
TRY NEXT

Trace data flow

Try the next step yourself.

4
REVIEW

Test trade-offs

Check your result and explain what you would change.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

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Absolute beginnersCollege studentsFreshers and job seekersNon-CS learners entering technology

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