Problem Solving & System Design Intermediate Course at Scaler Academy

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate online course is a 11.5 months moderate level program offered by Scaler Academy. Students in this program will have the option of watching the recording later, with teaching assistants ready to answer any questions they may have. Students may learn at their own speed, and the course allows them to halt their course and resume it a couple of months later with the next batch. Learners and their classmates can cooperate together to choose the best time for class.

The Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate syllabus covers various topics such as programming construct, recursion, functions, unions & dynamic arrays, asymptotic notations, pointers, structures, problem-solving and cs fundamentals, strings, arrays, sorting, hashing, graphs, computer networking, graphs, etc.

Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate training offers two specialisations, backend and full-stack, after the completion of the specialisation, learners can choose advanced DSA, concurrent programming, product management electives or just one or two of them as they are optional and assist engineers progress in their careers.

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Scaler Academy

Who it is for

Enrollment in the course is open to any student or working professional who graduated on or before 2020.

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate certification, candidates must complete the core curriculum, projects, assignments, electives and specialization.

What you will learn

Problem solving ability Programming skills Knowledge of computer networking

after the completion of the problem solving & system design - intermediate classes, candidates will learn about programming constructs, computer science fundamentals, problem-solving, time complexity, strings, arrays, binary search, recursion, 2 pointers, hashing, bit manipulation, sorting, greedy, queues, tries, heap, linked lists, stacks, trees, dp, graphs, os, db, and computer networking, etc.

The syllabus

Module - 1 DSA: Introduction to Problem Solving

Introduction to Problem Solving

Introduction to Problem Solving
Introduction to Time Complexity Analysis
Introduction to Basic Data Structures (1D and 2D Arrays, Strings, Hashmaps, Linked Lists, Trees)
Introduction to Maths Problem Solving Patterns (Modular Arithmetic, Powers)
Introduction to Bit Manipulation
Introduction to Problem Solving Techniques (Prefix, Sliding Windows, Subarrays, Subsets, Subsequences, Sorting, Hashing, Recursion)
Basic OOP For Problem Solving

Module - 2 DSA: Data Structures and Algorithms

Data Structures and Algorithms

Time and Space Complexity
Array Problem Solving Techniques
Bit Manipulation
Maths for Problem Solving
Recursion
Backtracking
Sorting
Searching(Binary Search)
Two Pointers
Hashing
Strings and Pattern Matching

Data Structures

Linked Lists
Stacks
Queues and Deques
Trees and BST
Tries
Heaps

Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

Greedy
Dynamic Programming
Graphs

Module - 3 SQL

SQL

Relational Model
CRUD
Joins
Aggregation
Subqueries
Views
Transactions
Indexing

Module - 4 LLD

Backend Development

OOP
Multithreading
Adv Lang Concepts and Popular Interview Questions
SOLID
Design Patterns
UML Diagrams
Schema Design
How Internet Works (TCP, UDP, HTTP, Layering Architecture)
API Design
MVC
Backend LLD and Machine Coding Case Studies

Fullstack Development

HTML, CSS, Javascript
Advanced HTML, CSS Case Studies
JS for Web Dev (DOM Manipulation, Event Handling)
Advanced JS Concepts (OOP and Concurrency) and Popular Interview Questions
Frontend Design Patterns
How Internet Works (TCP, UDP, HTTP, Layering Architecture)
API Design
Frontend LLD and Machine Coding Case Studies
Backend Design

Module - 5 HLD

System Design (HLD)

Consistent Hashing
Caching
CAP Theorem
Distributed Systems & Databases
SQL and NoSQL
Scalability
Zookeeper + Kafka
Location Based Services (S3, Quad Trees)
Microservices
Case Studies

Module - 6 Capstone Project

Backend Development

Unit Testing
ORM
Deployment
Git
Spring Boot
Project Interview Questions (Spring/Hibernate)
Capstone Projects (include advance things like implementing Payment API)

Fullstack Development

Git
React
Redux
Deployment
Testing
MongoDB
NodeJS
ExpressJS
Capstone Projects

Module - 7 Electives

DSA for Competitive Programming

Combinatorics and Probability
Matrix exponentiation
Advanced Trees: Segment Tree, k-D Tree
Disjoint Set Union
Advanced Dynamic Programming
Advanced Graphs: Bridges, Articulation point, Network Flow

Product Management for Engineers

Introduction to Product Management
Product Thinking & Product Discovery
Product Roadmap & Prioritization
Mental Models for Product Managers
Product Analytics
Hands-on case study & Mixpanel session
Delivery & Project Management
Practical ways to apply PM lessons as an Engineer

Data Engineering

Building efficient Data Processing Systems
Advanced SQL
Cloud Services - AWS, or GCP
Developing ETL pipelines
Map-Reduce Framework
Big Data
Data Warehousing & Modelling
OLAP, Dashboarding
Workflow Orchestration
Logging, and Monitoring
MapReduce, HiveQL, Presto
Projects

Admission details

To get admission in the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate online certification course from Scaler Academy, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Visit the official course page by the link given below.

(https://www.scaler.com/academy/)

Step 2. Create a new account or sign in with your social network credentials.

Step 3. To assist you in selecting the right course for you, administer a 30-minute MCQ exam focused on aptitude and fundamental coding.

Step 4. Sign up for one of the EMI programs to begin your learning journey right away.

Scholarship Details

Applicants can get a scholarship of up to Rs. 25,000 based on their performance in the 30-minute entrance MCQ exam.

How it helps

Candidates pursuing Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate online certification course from Scaler Academy will be benefited in the following ways:

The course syllabus is handpicked to meet the industry demand.
Scaler Academy helps students with their careers. Scaler Academy aids students in improving their portfolios and preparing for interview sessions in addition to job preparation.
Students can directly join the intermediate level without going through the beginner route if they score good in the entrance test.

FAQs

What if Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate classes clash with my job schedule?

You can schedule the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate classes timing by discussing with your classmates.

Can I directly join Intermediate level Problem Solving & System Design without going through the beginners route?

Yes, you can directly join Intermediate level Problem Solving & System Design by scoring minimum marks required in the admission test.

What are the 2 specializations offered by the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate program?

The Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate offers 2 specialization, Backend specialization and Fullstack specialization.

What electives are available in the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate course?

There are 3 electives available in the Problem Solving & System Design - Intermediate course: Advanced DSA, Concurrent Programming and Product Management.