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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Engineering Software, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), CI/CD, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Continuous Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), Incident Management, Prompt Engineering, Python Programming, Security Awareness, API Design, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Usability, Interactive Learning, Multimedia, Interaction Design, Software Installation, Education Software and Technology, Training Programs, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Digital Content, Content Management Systems, Digital Publishing, Animations, Content Management, Design, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Technical Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, AI Enablement, JSON, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, AI Personalization, Application Programming Interface (API), Vector Databases, Knowledge Transfer, Integration Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Data Engineering, Operational Databases, Data Store, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Data Architecture, Concept Of Operations, Software Documentation, Data Maintenance, Metadata Management, Document Management, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Integrity, Record Keeping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Content Optimization, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Animations, ChatGPT, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, UI/UX Strategy, New Product Development, Product Management, Customer Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Software, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months