The learning experience combines video lectures, interactive quizzes, hands-on design exercises, performance analysis activities, and AI-guided discussions to ensure both theoretical understanding and practical application of concepts.

This course uniquely balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing specifically on how architectural decisions impact performance. Unlike many courses that focus only on concepts or implementation, this course connects architecture designs directly to their performance implications.

The course contains approximately 36 hours of instructional content spread across 10 modules. Most students complete it in 8-10 weeks with 3-5 hours of study per week.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy.