Design Thinking courses can help you learn user-centered design, prototyping, brainstorming techniques, and iterative testing. You can build skills in empathy mapping, defining user personas, and conducting usability tests. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe XD, Figma, and Miro, which facilitate collaboration and visualization throughout the design process. Additionally, you'll explore methods for gathering feedback and refining solutions, ensuring that your designs are not only innovative but also aligned with user needs.

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Literacy, Constructive Feedback, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Self-Awareness, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Control Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, Java, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Factors Engineering, Creativity, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Control Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Environment, Storytelling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Siemens
Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, User Experience, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months