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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Arizona State University TESOL

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Design, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Application Design, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, LLM Application, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Dataflow, PostgreSQL, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Data Migration, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Product Development, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    I

    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Database Design, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Regression Analysis, MySQL, Star Schema, Forecasting, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Thought Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    The Mundania Files

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Curiosity, Artificial Intelligence, Visionary, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Human Computer Interaction, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Technology Strategies, Culture, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Project Planning: Putting It All Together

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Risk Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Estimation, Timelines, Procurement, Technical Communication, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
  • SQL for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • Google Cloud Database Engineer: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • The Mundania Files: Lund University

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