Design Patterns courses can help you learn object-oriented design principles, common design patterns like Singleton and Observer, and best practices for software architecture. You can build skills in code refactoring, improving maintainability, and enhancing collaboration among developers. Many courses introduce tools such as UML for visualizing design structures and integrated development environments (IDEs) that facilitate pattern implementation, allowing you to apply these concepts in real coding projects.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Discussion Facilitation, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Network Planning And Design, Performance Testing, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Design Software, Control Panels, Editing, Build Tools, User Interface (UI), Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Software Design, Geospatial Mapping, Animations, Application Development, Data Persistence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development, Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Usability, Design Research, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Generative AI, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Information Architecture, Content Development and Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Design, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Planning, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience improvement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months