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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


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    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interactive Document Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Digital Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    717 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Data Sharing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Concrete Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Estimating, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Construction, Construction Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications, Engineering Software, Engineering Analysis, Estimation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns

    4.6
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Organizational Skills, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Product Lifecycle Management, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Waste Minimization, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Product Testing

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting: Coursera
  • Interactive Document Design in Canva: Coursera
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Design security solutions for infrastructure: Whizlabs
  • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Concrete Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro: Coursera
  • Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design: L&T EduTech

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