PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA IN SOFTWARE DESIGN PATTERNS

Course Duration: 4 to 6 months (16 to 24 weeks)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings
Weekly Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per day
Course Overview:
This diploma course provides an in-depth understanding of software design patterns, focusing on best practices for designing scalable, maintainable, and efficient software systems.

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Software Design Patterns

Week 1-2: Introduction to Software Design Patterns

• Overview of Software Design Patterns
  • Definition and Purpose
  • Benefits of Using Design Patterns
  • Categories of Design Patterns (Creational, Structural, Behavioral)
• Design Principles
  • SOLID Principles
  • Principles of Object-Oriented Design
• Practical Exercises
  • Identifying Patterns in Existing Code

Week 3-4: Creational Design Patterns

• Singleton Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Factory Method Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Abstract Factory Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Builder Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Practical Exercises
  • Implementing Creational Patterns in Sample Projects

Week 5-6: Structural Design Patterns

• Adapter Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Bridge Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Composite Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Decorator Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Facade Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Practical Exercises
  • Implementing Structural Patterns in Sample Projects

Week 7-8: Behavioral Design Patterns

• Observer Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Strategy Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Command Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Chain of Responsibility Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• State Pattern
  • Definition and Use Cases
  • Implementation and Best Practices
• Practical Exercises
  • Implementing Behavioral Patterns in Sample Projects

Semester 2: Advanced Topics and Capstone Project

Week 9-12: Applying Design Patterns in Real-World Scenarios

• Design Pattern Integration
  • Combining Patterns to Solve Complex Problems
  • Case Studies of Design Patterns in Real-World Applications
• Refactoring and Patterns
  • Using Patterns to Refactor Existing Code
  • Improving Code Maintainability and Scalability
• Design Patterns and Agile Development
  • Incorporating Patterns in Agile Methodologies
  • Continuous Integration and Delivery

Week 13-16: Capstone Project and Final Assessment

• Capstone Project
  • Developing a Comprehensive Software Application Using Design Patterns
  • Documenting Design Decisions and Justifications
• Course Review and Preparation
  • Comprehensive Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects and Revision
• Final Exam
  • Written and Practical Assessments

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a "Proficiency Diploma in Software Design Patterns," demonstrating their ability to effectively apply design patterns to create scalable, maintainable, and efficient software systems. This qualification prepares them for advanced roles in software development and design.