Goal: Define what software architecture really means and what differentiates an architect from a developer.

Topics Covered:

• The evolution of software architecture (monolith to microservices to serverless).

• The architect’s mindset: trade-offs, cost, and long-term thinking.

• Key responsibilities: decision making, documentation, and leadership.

• Common myths and misconceptions about architecture.

Deliverables:

• Personal “Architect Readiness Assessment.”

• Role transition roadmap.

Goal: Master the foundational principles of scalable design.

Topics Covered:

• SOLID, DRY, and modular design patterns.

• Layered, hexagonal, and clean architecture.

• Domain-Driven Design (DDD) essentials.

• Managing dependencies and decoupling strategies.

• Common architecture anti-patterns and how to avoid them.

Deliverables:

• System design documentation for a real-world case.

Goal: Learn to design systems that perform efficiently under load and can scale with demand.

Topics Covered:

• Caching strategies with Redis.

• Horizontal versus vertical scaling.

• Load balancing and distributed architecture patterns.

• Asynchronous communication (queues, events, pub/sub).

• Designing for observability: metrics, logs, and tracing.

Deliverables:

• Scalable architecture diagram for a sample system.

• Performance improvement plan.

Goal: Understand how modern architectures leverage the cloud for scalability and resilience.

Topics Covered:

• Cloud infrastructure fundamentals (AWS, GCP).

• Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Cloud cost optimization and resource planning.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) introduction.

• Security and compliance considerations.

Deliverables:

• Cloud deployment plan using Docker and GCP/AWS.

Goal: Integrate testing principles directly into architectural decisions.

Topics Covered:

• Testing pyramid revisited for distributed systems.

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and pipelines.

• Code quality metrics and test coverage management.

• Architecture validation with automated testing.

Deliverables:

• CI/CD pipeline definition and test strategy plan.

Goal: Develop the leadership and communication skills that define successful architects.

Topics Covered:

• Communicating architecture to developers, managers, and clients.

• Technical documentation best practices.

• Leading design reviews and managing technical debt.

• Mentorship and growing as a team leader.

Deliverables:

• Architecture presentation and peer review.

• Personal leadership development plan.

Goal: Learn how to present your architecture expertise to international employers.

Topics Covered:

• How to position yourself as an architect (resume and LinkedIn strategy).

• Portfolio and architecture case documentation.

• Common interview frameworks and system design questions.

• Building your credibility through open-source or knowledge sharing.

Deliverables:

• Architecture career portfolio.

• Mock system design interview.