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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, System Design and Implementation, Debugging, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Test Engineering, Scalability, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Commercial Construction, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design and Product, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, User Experience, Design, AI Enablement, Creative Design, Generative AI, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Software, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Hardware Architecture
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months