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Design Patterns Courses

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.

Popular Design Patterns Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.6 (794) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Designing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • X

    Xbox

    Xbox Graphic Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Peer Review, Adobe Photoshop

    ★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, AI literacy, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference, Graphing

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Architecture, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Decision Making, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (916) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    ★ 4.5 (232) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Print Design

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Visual Design, Creative Design, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Information Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Graphic and Visual Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Digital Design, Design, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Design Strategies, Prototyping

    ★ 4.5 (579) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular design patterns courses

  • Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
  • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
  • From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh
  • Graphic Design Theory - Print Design: Skillshare

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