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Design Thinking Courses

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.


Popular Design Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Mapping, Real Time Data, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Web Applications, JSON, Web Development, Android Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    588 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Application Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    E-Business: Negocios Online

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Sociology, Psychology, Case Studies, Leadership, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    C++程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Signal Processing 2: Filtering: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo
  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
  • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York

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