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25 Best Software Architecture Courses Online

We compared 25 Software Architecture courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 4 come from a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, University of California, Irvine and Oracle Academy. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "software architecture" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Master's Degree Grade A University-backed

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This specialization is for software engineers interested in the principles of building and architecting large software systems that use big data. Through three courses you will learn about how to build and architect perf...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Implementing Software Architecture of a Large-Scale System

    The best way to learn software development is to write code. The best way to learn software architecture is to build and run a system. This is exactly what you are going to do as part of this course! This course is the n...

    $49.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade C Lowest price here

    Software Architecture - Shaping the Career Path

    Are you a developer (any level starting from associate till specialist / lead) looking to transition yourself into that architect? Then this course is for you. Software architecture is not just about the design & blo...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Software Architecture Security - The Complete Guide

    Here is what my students have to say about this course:"Impressive and full of knowledge" - Pradip"Well organized and structured material. Also a good case study to get an idea about the usage of the process. Thank you M...

    $149.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    The Blockchain

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    Begin your exploration of blockchain technologies with a look at fundamental blockchain concepts along with an application in which blockchain technology plays a critical role — cryptofinance. This course also introduces...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera Master's Degree Grade A University-backed

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    An applied analysis and design class that addresses the use of object-oriented techniques. Topics include domain modeling, use cases, architectural design and modeling notations. Students apply techniques in analysis and...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Java EE + Workshop from Oracle Academy (136 Hours in Arabic)

    Offered by Oracle Academy

    Develop the skills to build scalable business services that feed dynamic web and mobile applications using Java EE.Learn Java EE from Oracle University PartnerCompanies utilize the new, lightweight Java EE Web Profile to...

    $199.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Architectural Patterns and Data Management in Modern Systems

    Offered by Packt

    This course provides a comprehensive foundation in architectural patterns and data management, focusing on designing robust enterprise systems. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a software architect, this course...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Offered by EDUCBA

    This course covers every aspect of automotive software development, including the principles of AutoSAR, more complex AutoSAR ideas, non-AutoSAR use cases, and in-depth ECU abstraction development. You will examine the f...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera Certificate Grade B University-backed

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript

    Offered by Vanderbilt University

    This Specialization teaches learners to build production-ready AI agents using TypeScript and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), focusing on the architectural patterns that make agents reliable, efficient, and autonomous....

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Offered by IBM

    If you want to enter the exciting world of software development, this Software Engineering Foundations Specialization is for you. No prior degrees or knowledge of programming or application development are necessary. Sof...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Advanced Java

    Offered by LearnQuest

    Elevate your Java skills with our Advanced Java Web Development course and explore the dynamic world of microservice architecture. In this course, you'll delve into the intricacies of building robust microservices using...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera Bootcamp Grade B

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Tools and Skills for .NET 8

    Offered by Packt

    This specialization provides learners with a structured journey to mastering .NET 8 development, progressing from essential tools to advanced security and modern software architecture. The first course covers core develo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Spring Professional Certification Ultimate Course

    This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.This is an Unofficial Course.This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Spring Framework and its ecosystem for building modern, scalable, and maintain...

    $19.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Master Erlang Programming in a Day

    Erlang is a general purpose or you might say a functional programming language and runtime environment. It was built in such a way that it had inherent support for concurrency, distribution and fault tolerance. Erlang wa...

    $19.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    C# zaawansowany - programuj w C# na zawodowym poziomie

    Do kursu zapraszam wszystkich, którzy pragną zgłębić tajemnice języka C#. Jedyne, czego potrzebujesz znać, to trochę podstaw C# i programowania samego w sobie.C# jest bardzo popularnym obecnie językiem, stale rozwijanym...

    $24.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Arquitetura de Software & Design de Sistemas Modernos

    O curso "Arquitetura de Software & Design de Sistemas Modernos" é uma jornada abrangente projetada para capacitar profissionais da tecnologia a dominar os princípios e padrões que sustentam sistemas de software robus...

    $19.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Microservices | Spring Cloud Microservice with Rest API

    Hi there,Welcome to my "Microservices | Spring Cloud Microservice with Rest API" course. Microservices & Spring boot | Learn Spring Cloud Microservice & Spring Framework with Rest API, ElasticSearch & RabbitM...

    $199.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Microservices ASP.NET Core y Kafka | MySql | MongoDB

    Bienvenidos al curso de ASP.NET Core Microservices! En este curso te explicaremos desde cero como trabajar un modelo de microservices teniendo como bus de comunicacion al middleware Apache Kafka.Implementaremos nuestras...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Bootcamp Grade B

    The Microservices Bootcamp with AWS

    What are Microservices?Microservices have become one of biggest waves in cloud computing innovation. But answering exactly what they are can be pretty challenging. Throughout this course, we'll explore how to answer that...

    $99.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Microservices Architecture - The Complete Guide

    Here is what students of this course have to say about it:"Absolutely what a software architect needs to know about Microservices architecture, great explanation!!" - Saibal"Amazing course, love all the knowledge i learn...

    $149.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Architect Android apps with MVP, Dagger, Retrofit & RxJava

    Developing Apps is fun.....is it not? It’s really exciting to take an idea from the back of a paper napkin all the way to the App Store! It is Not only fun but also lucrative. There are tremendous opportunities available...

    $189.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Microservicios: Cómo migrar de monolitos a microservicios

    La Arquitectura de Microservicios es actualmente una de las arquitecturas más populares.Una gran cantidad de compañias como Spotify, Amazon y Netflix, desarrollaron sistemas con arquitectura cliente/servidor o arquitectu...

    $24.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Simulado Certified Software Development Professional

    Simulado Certified Software Development Professional. A profissão de desenvolvedor de software exige um domínio equilibrado entre a teoria da computação e as práticas aplicadas de engenharia para criar sistemas estáveis...

    $34.99
    listed price

Best Software Architecture Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Software Architecture for Big Data Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $79.00 View →
2 Implementing Software Architecture of a Large-Scale System Udemy $49.99 View →
3 Software Architecture - Shaping the Career Path Udemy $19.99 View →
4 Software Architecture Security - The Complete Guide Udemy $149.99 View →
5 The Blockchain Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
6 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
7 Java EE + Workshop from Oracle Academy (136 Hours in Arabic) Udemy Oracle Academy $199.99 View →
8 Architectural Patterns and Data Management in Modern Systems Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
9 Introduction to AutoSAR Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
10 AI Agents with Model Context Protocol & Typescript Coursera Vanderbilt University $49.00 View →
11 Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
12 Advanced Java Coursera LearnQuest $49.00 View →
13 .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
14 Tools and Skills for .NET 8 Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
15 Spring Professional Certification Ultimate Course Udemy $19.99 View →
16 Master Erlang Programming in a Day Udemy $19.99 View →
17 C# zaawansowany - programuj w C# na zawodowym poziomie Udemy $24.99 View →
18 Arquitetura de Software & Design de Sistemas Modernos Udemy $19.99 View →
19 Microservices | Spring Cloud Microservice with Rest API Udemy $199.99 View →
20 Microservices ASP.NET Core y Kafka | MySql | MongoDB Udemy $19.99 View →
21 The Microservices Bootcamp with AWS Udemy $99.99 View →
22 Microservices Architecture - The Complete Guide Udemy $149.99 View →
23 Architect Android apps with MVP, Dagger, Retrofit & RxJava Udemy $189.99 View →
24 Microservicios: Cómo migrar de monolitos a microservicios Udemy $24.99 View →
25 Simulado Certified Software Development Professional Udemy $34.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Colorado Boulder, University of California, Irvine and Oracle Academy — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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