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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Data Integrity, PostgreSQL, Conceptual Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Integration Testing, Animation and Game Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Technical Design, Graphics Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Performance Tuning, File Management, Computer-Aided Design, Document Management, Automation, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, User Story, Virtual Reality, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Persona (User Experience), Storyboarding, Virtual Environment, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Salesforce, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Development, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Quality, Database Design, Data Modeling, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Security, Governance, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Dashboard, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Application Development, Microsoft 365, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Design, Project Planning, Product Testing, Software Development, Business Solutions, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Brochures, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Communications, Workflow Management, Presentations, Social Media Content, Strategic Communication, Financial Statements, Branding, Business Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Operational Databases, Database Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Data Wrangling, Data Architecture, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Amazon Redshift
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Animation and Game Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks