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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.


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    University of Michigan

    Python Fundamentals for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Structures, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Systems Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    311 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Build and Implement Microservices Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Node.JS, API Gateway, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Service Oriented Architecture, Restful API, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Design Research, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language, Persona Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    RESTful MVC Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Test Driven Development (TDD), Restful API, Vue.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Python Programming, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crie designs e protótipos de alta fidelidade com Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, UI Components, Software Design, Web Design, Design Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Build and Implement Microservices Patterns: NIIT
  • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes: University of Michigan
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • RESTful MVC Architecture: Codio
  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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