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.

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Prototyping, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Advanced Analytics, User Experience Design, Big Data, User Centered Design, IT Security Architecture, Interaction Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Robotics, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Insights, Corporate Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Process, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export, Graphics Software, File Management, Computer Graphic Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Design, Web Design, Layout Design, Style Guides, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Pandas (Python Package)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Scripting Languages, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours