System Design
Design scalable systems: CAP theorem, sharding, caching, and real-world architectures.
Your Learning Schedule
2 hrs live class/day + 2 hrs self-study at home (required).
Classrooms and labs stay fully open all day. Come study, pair-program, and build.
Minimum 2 hrs focused practice beyond class at home. This is what builds real mastery.
CAP theorem, ACID vs BASE, distributed consensus (Raft)
Sharding, consistent hashing & advanced DB optimization
Kafka & RabbitMQ deep-dive with event streaming
Mar 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2099
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Live interactive sessions with trainers
Small-batch feedback on your practical work
Course materials, recordings, and lab support
Personalized guidance after Saarathi Gate on pacing, practice focus, and support
Upcoming Batch
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About this Course
Ever wondered how Netflix delivers 4K video at massive scale? How ride-sharing apps match drivers to riders in near real-time? Or how messaging apps handle huge traffic spikes without breaking a sweat?
Behind every world-changing tech product is a carefully crafted system architecture and the engineers who design them are among the most sought-after professionals in the industry. This course transforms you from a developer who writes code into an architect who designs systems that scale.
CAP theorem, ACID vs BASE, distributed consensus (Raft)
Sharding, consistent hashing & advanced DB optimization
Kafka & RabbitMQ deep-dive with event streaming
Caching strategies, CDNs & API gateways
Observability, multi-region & payment system design
7+ documented system designs incl. Netflix, Uber, WhatsApp
Capstone spotlight
System Design Portfolio
> Note: Project themes may evolve each batch, but every learner still completes one trainer-approved final project from the approved pool. Smaller guided exercises can happen during the course, but the public completion standard stays anchored to one polished final outcome.
- Architecture Diagrams: components, data flow, and API boundaries for each design
- Capacity Estimates: QPS, storage requirements, bandwidth, and latency targets
- Trade-Off Analysis: CAP theorem choices, consistency model, caching vs DB read strategy
- Failure Modes: bottlenecks, fallback mechanisms, and resiliency plan
Why This Course?
Global Context: System design proficiency is tested in 60%+ of senior-level interviews at major tech companies (Hired.com 2026 report). The global demand for software architects is growing at 22% annually, significantly faster than general developer roles. System design expertise correlates with 30-50% higher compensation for senior positions.
Nepal Context: Nepal's tech companies (Leapfrog, F1Soft, CloudFactory, Verisk) are scaling products to serve millions of users, creating demand for engineers who can architect scalable systems. Remote senior positions from international companies require system design proficiency and offer competitive compensation. Currently, less than 5% of Nepali developers possess formal system design training.
Your Opportunity: This course prepares you for senior-level interviews globally while making you invaluable to Nepal's growing tech ecosystem. You'll learn to design systems at the scale of Netflix and Uber skills recognized worldwide.
Whether you're preparing for a senior role interview or wanting to lead technical decisions at your organization system design mastery is non-negotiable.
60%+ focus on system design
Senior engineer interviews
Architectural skills = leadership roles
Career growth
System designers are recession-resistant
Job security
How Saarathi Gate shapes your learning plan
Saarathi Gate is a diagnostic, not a pass-or-fail exam. It helps us understand your current skill level, how you learn best, where you are already strong, and where you need extra support before the batch begins.
Before the batch starts
You complete Saarathi Gate so we can understand your current skill level, how you learn best, your strengths, and the support you may need before classes begin.
During the course
Trainers use that diagnostic profile to guide pacing, practice focus, feedback, and the kind of support that helps you learn best.
Certification and proof of work
Certification for System Design depends on attendance, required coursework, trainer review, and the practical work described in the micro-syllabus and full syllabus.
Curriculum
A structured journey to mastery
| Week | Focus Area | What You'll Master |
|---|---|---|
| W1 | Mindset Building & Systems Thinking | Systems thinking mindset, how large-scale systems work, trade-off analysis framework, whiteboard practice, capacity estimation intro |
| W2 | Database Scaling, Caching & Delivery | Sharding, consistent hashing, advanced indexing (B-tree/GIN/GiST), caching strategies, CDN, edge computing, load balancing (L4/L7) |
| W3 | Message Queues, Event Streaming & Capacity Planning | Kafka (partitions, consumer groups), RabbitMQ, event-driven patterns, scalable URL shortener architecture, capacity planning and estimation |
Where this course can lead
These are examples of roles, responsibilities, or directions this course can help you grow toward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minimum 1–2 years of professional software development experience is required. You must have built and deployed at least one production application, understand databases (SQL or NoSQL), and have used REST APIs in real projects. This module expects engineers who can discuss architecture trade-offs from real shipping work. All students complete Saarathi Gate Assessment first. This module also adds the extra 30-minute advanced-readiness section in the same sitting, making the full Gate Assessment 1 hour total. Commit to 2 hours of daily architecture study beyond class.
Ready to start your journey?
Complete Saarathi Gate, confirm your level, and secure your seat for the upcoming batch.
Skills You'll Master
Included Support
Live interactive sessions with trainers
Small-batch feedback on your practical work
Course materials, recordings, and lab support
Personalized guidance after Saarathi Gate on pacing, practice focus, and support
Career guidance for portfolio presentation, interviews, and next-step planning