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Design Patterns Courses

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.

Popular Design Patterns Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns

    4.6
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    52 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Middleware, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Based Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Interactive Design, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Research, Qualitative Research, Creativity, Peer Review, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Distributed Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Performance Management, Cloud-Native Computing, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Application Design, Internet Of Things, AI Integrations, Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced LLM Design: Retrieval, Context, and Prompts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Context Management, Vector Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology

    4.6
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    253 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Prototyping and Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Interaction Design, Mockups, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Internet Of Things

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Open Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design, Human Centered Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Team Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular design patterns courses

  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Amazing Patterns: Skillshare
  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects: Packt
  • SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps: Dassault Systèmes
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced LLM Design: Retrieval, Context, and Prompts: Packt
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System

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