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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Chemical Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Collateral, Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Dashboard, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Theory, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Design Elements And Principles, Planning, Editing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Job Analysis, Performance Review, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Factors, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Investigation, Emergency Response, Root Cause Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Social Media Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Shipping and Receiving, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Personalized Service, Employee Surveys, Process Optimization, User Feedback, Business Marketing, Contextual Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Needs Assessment, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Timelines, Mortgage Loans
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Electrical Systems, Construction Management, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Construction Estimating, Building Design, Land Development, Sustainable Development
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months