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MN, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers

100 S 5th St, 19th Floor, Minneapolis, United States, 55402

The venue is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at Fifth Street Towers, easily accessed by car via I‑94 or I‑35W with exits to S 5th St; paid underground parking is available in the building garage. From Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), take I‑494 North to I‑35W North, then exit at 5th Street—taxi or rideshare takes around 20 minutes. Public transit users can arrive via the METRO light rail to Nicollet Mall Station or by several bus routes that stop on 5th Street, with the entrance a brief walk from public transit.

Eagan, MN - Grand Oak I

860 Blue Gentian Rd, Ste 200, Eagen, United States, 55121

The venue is located in the Grand Oak Business Park at 860 Blue Gentian Road, easily accessed by car via I‑494 and Highway 55; ample on-site parking makes arrival simple. From Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), it’s about a 5‑minute drive—take I‑494 East and exit at Blue Gentian Road. Public transit users can take Metro Transit bus routes to a stop near Blue Gentian Road and walk a few minutes from there.

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Design Thinking: Empathize with Internal Clients

 7 Hours

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This version of the course places a strong emphasis on the Empathize stage, focusing on connecting previously identified pain points to the real needs of internal clients, and applying dynamic, collaborative activities to transform insights into actionable outcomes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to deepen their empathy skills, strengthen relationships with internal clients, and translate pain points into meaningful opportunities for improvement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Apply empathy-based techniques to uncover and validate client needs.
  • Translate mapped pain points into clear, actionable needs.
  • Engage in dynamic role plays and simulations to practice client-centered conversations.
  • Collaboratively redefine problem statements from the client’s perspective.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and guided discussions.
  • Dynamic, hands-on role plays and empathy exercises.
  • Group workshops for collaborative problem reframing.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.
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Design Thinking: Empathize & Define for Internal Clients

 7 Hours

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping and testing. Focusing on the first two stages — Empathize and Define — helps teams better understand internal clients and define the right problems to solve.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to strengthen their connection with internal clients, reduce resistance to change, and improve operational efficiency through practical, collaborative methods.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Use active listening and interviewing techniques to gather meaningful insights about internal clients.
  • Create empathy maps and capture user needs and pain points.
  • Differentiate real root problems from perceived issues using tools like the 5 Whys and problem trees.
  • Draft clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) that guide solution work.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Practical, hands-on exercises and role-plays.
  • Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.
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Design Thinking: Innovation Methodologies

 24 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and improve business solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of Design Thinking and its role in innovation.
  • Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to problem-solving.
  • Utilize ideation techniques and tools to foster creativity.
  • Implement Design Thinking strategies to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
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Creative Problem Solving with Gamification Techniques (Design Thinking)

 14 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to solve everyday workplace challenges through gamification techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of Design Thinking and its application to problem-solving.
  • Incorporate gamification techniques to foster engagement and innovation.
  • Develop creative and practical solutions to common workplace issues.
  • Collaborate effectively across teams to implement problem-solving strategies.
  • Apply iterative approaches to refine solutions through feedback and experimentation.
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Domain-Driven Design: Concepts and Practices for Senior Developers

 21 Hours

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is an approach to software development that emphasizes designing systems around the business domain, using a shared ubiquitous language and tactical & strategic modeling techniques.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level senior developers who wish to apply DDD principles to design robust, maintainable, and scalable systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and model core domain concepts using ubiquitous language and bounded contexts.
  • Apply tactical DDD patterns such as entities, value objects, aggregates, repositories, and domain services.
  • Design context maps and strategic boundaries to manage complexity across microservices and teams.
  • Integrate DDD practices into Agile teams and CI/CD workflows to improve collaboration and delivery.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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Domain Driven Design: Concepts and Practices

 21 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers, architects, and analysts who wish to learn and apply DDD concepts and practices to their software projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Grasp core DDD concepts (bounded contexts, entities, etc.) and their application in software projects.
  • Apply strategic DDD to define and design the domain model, identify subdomains, and establish boundaries.
  • Implement tactical DDD using patterns such as CQRS, factories, and event sourcing.
  • Refactor and modernize legacy systems effectively with DDD techniques.
  • Design and implement product, domain, and team-oriented architectures.
  • Utilize data mesh to create a domain-oriented data platform supporting data discovery and governance.
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Innovative Leadership through Design Thinking

 14 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and engage teams effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
  • Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
  • Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
  • Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.
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Design Patterns (GoF) for Java

 21 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Java developers who wish to apply design patterns to improve software structure, maintainability, and scalability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of design patterns.
  • Apply Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns effectively in Java.
  • Improve code reusability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Refactor existing codebases using design patterns.
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Sparx Enterprise Architect (EA)

 21 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level software and systems designers who wish to get a structured and comprehensive understanding of Sparx Enterprise Architect.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate and effectively use Sparx Enterprise Architect, understanding its interface and tools.
  • Model various business structures including organization charts, processes, and systems using different diagrams.
  • Implement change tracking, version control, and team collaboration strategies within Sparx EA.
  • Utilize advanced Sparx EA features like modeling with stereotypes, customization, and task automation.
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Kubernetes Design Patterns

 21 Hours

The evolution of microservices and containers in recent years has significantly changed how we design, develop, deploy and run software. Modern applications must be optimized for scalability, elasticity, failure, and change. Driven by these new demands, modern architectures require a different set of patterns and practices. In this training, we examine ways to identify, understand and adjust to these new requirements.

Audience
This training is intended for people who are somewhat familiar with container technology and with Kubernetes concepts but are perhaps lacking the real world experience. It is based on use cases, and lessons learnt from real life projects with the intention of making people inspired to create and manage even better cloud native applications.

  • Developers
  • Operations
  • DevOps
  • QA Engineers
  • IT Project Managers

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion
  • Lots of exercises and practice
  • Handson implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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Architecture and Design: Core + Advanced Training

 42 Hours

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the foundational and advanced concepts of software architecture and design as they step through a series of hands-on live-lab exercises and discussions.

Audience

  • Software professionals
  • Software designers
  • Developers

Format of the Course

  • Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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Brainstorming

 7 Hours

The essence of the training and workshops is to provide knowledge, tools and techniques
increasing the effectiveness of activities related to the identification of business value in
based on the client's needs and care for obtaining a consensus between functions,
technology and quality in the process of creating requirements using techniques
brain storm.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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Introduction to Domain Driven Design

 14 Hours

Domain Driven Design (DDD) is a powerful software development approach that focuses on modeling complex software behaviors by aligning technical implementation with core business concepts. This course explores how DDD helps teams manage complexity and reduce risk through strategic and tactical patterns. Participants will learn to build a "Ubiquitous Language," define clear boundaries through Bounded Contexts, and use specific building blocks like Entities, Value Objects, and Aggregates. The goal is to create flexible, maintainable software architectures that remain consistent with the evolving business domain.

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Design Patterns

 14 Hours

There are plenty of tried and tested patterns widely available to everyone. Sometimes it is a matter of changing the names and implementing the pattern in a specific technology. It can save hundreds of hours, which otherwise would be spent on design and testing. Training Goals This course has two goals: first, it allows you to reuse widely-known patterns, second, it allows you to create and reuse patterns specific to your organization. It helps you to estimate how patterns can reduce costs, systematize the design process and generate a code framework based on your patterns. Audience Software designers, business analysts, project managers, programmers and developers as well as operational managers and software division managers. Course Style The course focuses on use cases and their relationship with a specific pattern. Most of the examples are explained in UML and in simple Java examples (the language can change if the course is booked as a closed course). It guides you through the sources of the patterns as well as showing you how to catalogue and describe patterns which can be reused across your organization.

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Design Thinking Workshop for Software Developers

 14 Hours

In this instructor-led, live workshop training in Minnesota (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the problems experienced by end-users of a product or service, then develop the best approach for resolving them.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Use creative strategies to match customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions.
  • Formulate a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings.
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Design Thinking: Innovation & Creative Problem Solving

 4 Hours

Overview:

There are Five stages in the Design Thinking (DT) process (empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, test).

In an increasingly complex world, we deal with problems that may need special approaches. Design Thinking helps deal with complex problems. Mastering design-thinking helps to deal with complex problems effectively, communicate better, persuade efficiently, improve business results and enhances organizational and personal behavior and performance.

  • How DT works: learn from people and problem, find patterns, design model (model drift), test the model, evaluate the model and re-engineer.
  • Relationship between DT, innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • DT methods and tools: persona, stakeholder map, customer journey map, service blueprint, business model innovation.
  • Application of DT: design mindset, disruptive innovation, iterative approach, agile estimation technique, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership readiness, communication skills, technology savvy, forward thinking, intercultural and ethical competency, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, negotiating skills, conflict resolution.

Objectives:

  • To understand the fundamentals and nuances of DT
  • To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models in DT
  • To experiment, experience and practice DT

Delivery:

This is a 1 day (4 hours) training course and consists of:

  • lectures (40% - presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactions),
  • group exercises (30% - group dynamics, games, group discussion, and mock-conflict resolution exercises),
  • individual activities (15% - writing, designing and peer discussion)
  • and others (15% - videos, reading).

Note: due to the nature of this course there is a minimum group size of 3

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Design Patterns in PHP

 14 Hours

This instructor-led, live training in Minnesota (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level PHP developers who wish to apply design patterns effectively in their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of design patterns.
  • Identify and implement appropriate design patterns for common scenarios.
  • Structure PHP applications using industry-recognized best practices.
  • Integrate patterns into modern frameworks such as Symfony or Zend.
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Embedded C Application Design Principles

 14 Hours

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at C developers wishing to learn embedded C design principles.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the design considerations that make embedded C programs reliable
  • Define the functionality of an embedded system
  • Define the program logic and structure to obtain the desired result
  • Design a reliable, error-free embedded application
  • Obtain optimal performance from target hardware

Format of the Course:

  • Interactive lecture and discussion
  • Exercises and practice
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options:

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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JavaScript - Advanced Programming

 14 Hours

The training is designed for JavaScript developers, designing and implementing advanced Internet applications. Topics discussed during the training aimed at bringing best practices in JavaScript programming and highlight the most common mistakes. An important point of the training is to discuss the available object-oriented programming with JavaScript syntax.

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Kubernetes Design Patterns and Extensions

 14 Hours

Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating all development stages of containerized applications. Design patterns are iterable solutions to software development problems pertinent to software design. Kubernetes extensions are utilized for configuring and supporting Kubernetes clusters. With the help of Kubernetes design patterns and extensions, users of the platform can achieve CI/CD approaches while maintaining scalability and flexibility of software applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and DevOps engineers who wish to leverage Kubernetes design patterns and extensions to create enterprise applications on Kubernetes clusters.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Set up a Kubernetes cluster and configure the necessary DevOps tools.
  • Understand the fundamentals of software design patterns and Kubernetes extensions.
  • Utilize Kubernetes extensions and design patterns when interacting with Kubernetes API.
  • Develop customized Kubernetes resources and apply dynamic controllers to a cluster.
  • Manage and secure any Kubernetes environment with the help of Kubernetes plugins.
  • Integrate DevOps networking models to existing and prospective Kubernetes projects.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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Model Based Development for Embedded Systems

 21 Hours

Model Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that enables faster, more cost-effective development of dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing and communication systems. It relies on graphic modeling rather than the traditional text based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market of their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

  • Select and utilize the right tools for implementing MBD.
  • Use MBD to carry out rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software project.
  • Shorten the release of their embedded software into the market.

Format of the course

  • Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
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Microservice Patterns: Migrating from a Monolithic to a Microservice Architecture with .Net

 14 Hours

Microservice architecture is an approach to developing a software application as a suite of small, independent services, each running in its own process and communicating with lightweight mechanisms such as an HTTP resource API. These services can be efficiently deployed using continuous automation systems and bypass the need for centralized management. Microservices can be written in different programming languages and integrate with different data storage systems.

This instructor-led, live training is aimed at enterprise developers and architects. It introduces microservice architecture from a .Net perspective, presents migration strategies from a monolithic system, and walks participants through the creation and deployment of a sample microservice-based application.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand when to use and when not to use microservice architecture
  • Create and implement a testing strategy for microservices
  • Deploy a sample microservice-based application into a production environment
  • Refactor a monolithic application into services

Audience

  • Developers
  • Architects

Format of the course

  • Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
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PHP Patterns and Refactoring

 21 Hours

The course is designed for experienced programmers who want to explore issues related to the use of patterns and refactoring. Each participant know the properties and practical examples of the use of these patterns, which in turn will enable the efficient build correct the application code.

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Technical Architecture and Patterns

 21 Hours

With the emergence of very complex distributed systems, complexity of a single system moved to the complexity of the architecture of the group of systems. This course covers the relationship of Software Architecture with Technical Enterprise Architecture. These two areas are interrelated in a way which currently is not well described. For example, splitting complex monolithic system into two systems communicating via web services will trigger substantial changes to both the new systems, and the architecture between them.

This course will cover trade-offs, currently common patterns and solutions for managing complex systems and communication within and between them.

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OCUP2 UML Certification - Preparing for the UML2 Intermediate exam.

 14 Hours

Audience:

Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, people responsible for documentation or anyone involved in the software development process.

Objectives:

Prepares you to work with a broad range of UML elements
Teaches you how to create complex UML models
Prepares you to become a qualified senior member of a UML Development Team.

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Testimonials (6)

Trainer knowledge, involvement, and rapport

Adam Kuklewski - GE Medical Systems Polska

Course - Technical Architecture and Patterns

complete, subject-focused, with multiple exercises and examples

Grzegorz Sposob - ASSECO POLAND S.A.

Course - OCUP2 UML Certification - Preparing for the UML2 Intermediate exam.

The explanations and interactivity of the trainer, he really brought the subject well; and even-though I was probably not experienced enough, I did learn a lot from it!

Pieter Bruynseels - Spot Buy Center BV

Course - Design Patterns

I liked the exercises that helped to open the mind and gain new insights into software architecture.

Gabriele - EAGLEPROJECTS S.p.A.

Course - Architecture and Design: Core + Advanced Training

I liked the platform we used. It was really nice and easy to use. I liked the typescript section, the part about namespaces and modules.

Robert - DB Global Technology

Course - JavaScript - Advanced Programming

on how khoebib help everyone if there is a problem.

Kim Justine Agoncillo - Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company

Course - Microservice Patterns: Migrating from a Monolithic to a Microservice Architecture with .Net

Upcoming Courses

Creative Problem Solving with Gamification Techniques (Design Thinking)

2026-07-14 9:30 am
14 hours
MN, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers
$ 2703 (Online)
$ 3903 (Classroom)

Model Based Development for Embedded Systems

2026-07-28 9:30 am
21 hours
MN, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers
$ 3330 (Online)
$ 5130 (Classroom)

PHP Patterns and Refactoring

2026-08-11 9:30 am
21 hours
MN, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers
$ 4054 (Online)
$ 5854 (Classroom)

Creative Problem Solving with Gamification Techniques (Design Thinking)

2026-08-25 9:30 am
14 hours
MN, Minneapolis - Fifth Street Towers
$ 2703 (Online)
$ 3903 (Classroom)

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