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Software Architecture: Designing Scalable and Modular Systems
Untangle legacy systems and build scalable software with this 6-week course from MIT xPRO.
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6 weeks
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Start Date
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Duration
6 weeks
Start Date
Coming Soon
Duration
6 weeks
STRUCTURE YOUR CODE — AND CAREER — FOR THE LONG TERM
Modern software teams face a growing challenge: systems that claim to be modular and scalable on paper often collapse under the weight of hidden dependencies, poor architectural decisions, and years of technical debt. The result? Developer burnout, unstable updates, and costly delays.
This 6-week online course from MIT xPRO gives you the tools to change that. Built on over a decade of MIT research, this course teaches you how to evaluate, design, and improve the architecture of large-scale software systems.
You’ll learn how to assess modularity, reduce architectural complexity, and build software that’s easier to maintain, scale, and evolve — using real-world tools and case studies from industries where software reliability is mission-critical.
AFTER THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Software engineers and developers looking to improve code structure and system scalability
Technical leads and architects responsible for managing complex, evolving codebases
Engineering managers and product owners aiming to reduce technical debt and improve team productivity
MIT INSTRUCTORS & INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Dr. Bruce G. Cameron
Director of the System Architecture Lab and Lecturer in System Design Management, MIT
Dr. Dan Sturtevant
MIT PhD, CEO of Silverthread
THE MIT XPRO LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LEARN BY DOING
LEARN BY DOING
Gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques to analyze and improve real-world software architecture.
LEARN FROM OTHERS
LEARN FROM OTHERS
Engage with a community of peers through discussion forums and collaborative exercises that deepen your understanding.
LEARN ON DEMAND
LEARN ON DEMAND
Access course materials anytime, anywhere — designed to fit your schedule.
REFLECT AND APPLY
REFLECT AND APPLY
Use structured prompts and real-world case studies to connect course concepts to challenges in your own work.
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS
DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS
Earn 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) plus a certificate from MIT xPRO to showcase your knowledge and commitment to building better software.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Learn from MIT instructors and leading experts whose research and industry experience have shaped how top organizations approach software architecture.