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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Data Visualization Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, R Programming, Graphical Tools, R (Software), Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Ethics of Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Psychology, Research and Design, Diversity Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Pump Stations, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Quality, Production Process, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Three-Phase, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Report Writing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Preprocessing, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Image Analysis, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    343 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Business Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Consultative Approaches, Business Leadership, Contingency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Building Codes, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Human Factors, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    583 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Business Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Decision Intelligence, Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Data Visualization Tools: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
  • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder

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