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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Storytelling, Creativity, Architectural Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Sustainable Architecture, Design, Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Software Design and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Visualization, Code Review, Software Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Java, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Roman Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Comfort in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Building Design, HVAC, Environmental Engineering, Building Codes, Thermal Management, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Physics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Design, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles, Innovation, Creativity, Systems Of Measurement, Aesthetics, Spatial Analysis, Project Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Store, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Database Design, Power BI, Star Schema, Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Integrity, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular architecture courses

  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Roman Architecture: Yale University
  • Comfort in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map: EDUCBA
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera Instructor Network
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM

Frequently Asked Questions about Architecture

Browse the architecture courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Making Architecture:IE Business School
  • Roman Architecture:Yale University
  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map:EDUCBA
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction:Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
  • Comfort in Buildings: L&T EduTech‎

Yes. You can start learning architecture on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many architecture courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in architecture, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

You’ll explore the fundamentals of design, spatial composition, and building systems. Some courses focus on architectural history, while others cover contemporary design practices, sustainability, and how technology is shaping the future of architecture.‎

Not necessarily. Many courses are designed for general learners and enthusiasts, with no previous experience required. If you’re preparing for architectural school or working in design, you’ll find more advanced courses that build on these foundational concepts.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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