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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Technical Drawing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Video Production, Media Production, Data Sharing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Design Strategies, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Market Analysis, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Ideation, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Design Research, Professional Development, Creative Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Diagram Design, Technical Design, Design, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Statistical Reporting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drug Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, UI Components, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Theory, Document Management, Generative AI, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Document Control, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Design, Adobe Firefly, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Software Documentation, Version Control, Prototyping
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Geometry, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months