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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Animations, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Technical Design, Network Analysis, Scripting
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Animations, Motion Graphics, Visual Storytelling, 3D Assets, Graphic and Visual Design, Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Reviews, Aesthetics, Creative Design, Design Research, Layout Design, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, Oral Expression
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Factors, User Experience Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Promotional Materials, Campaign Management, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Design Specifications, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks