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: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado System
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design, Human Centered Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks