Engineering Intermediate Self-paced

Systems design foundations

Build a mental model for design interviews and real architectures — without memorizing flashcards.

Duration
24 hours
Modules
3
Lessons
9
Format
Self-paced

What this course is about

A self-paced course that gives engineers a durable framework for systems design. We trade memorization for understanding: every concept lands on a real system you can sketch, justify, and stress-test. Designed for engineers preparing for senior interviews or leading their first design review.

What you leave with

  • A reusable framework for any design question
  • Worked examples across 12 real interview prompts
  • A mock interview rubric you can use solo or with peers

Skills you practice

Capacity planningCaching strategyFailure modesTrade-off communication

Prerequisites

  • 2+ years backend or full-stack experience

Time by module

Minutes per module. Hover or focus a bar for the exact count. M1 is the first module in the syllabus.

Minutes per module for Systems design foundations
CategoryMinutes
M151
M273
M354