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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Strategic Career Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Smart Goals, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Data, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Innovation, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Product Development, User Experience Design, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Machine Learning, User Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Liderazgo e innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Video Production, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Academic Research

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Curiosity, Science and Research, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Student Engagement, Goal Setting, Journals, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Safety and Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
  • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps: CertNexus
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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