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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure your Cloud Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Web Applications, Database Application, Cloud Development, Azure Active Directory, Firewall, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Threat Detection, Authentications, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fudan University

    导演思维:微影人的自我修养

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Cinematography, Storytelling, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Writing, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Object Localization with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Synthesis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement for Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Administration, Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Secure your Cloud Data: Microsoft
  • 导演思维:微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Object Localization with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan

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