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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 Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Culture, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Water Resources, Construction, Stormwater Management, Building Design, Construction Management, Water Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    265 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Epic Games

    Blueprint Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Análisis de situaciones de negocio

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Strategic Marketing, People Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analysis, Staff Management, Partnership Accounting, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Complex Problem Solving, Brand Management, Branding, Working Capital

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Application Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, Server Side, User Interface (UI), Dataflow, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Web Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Editing, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Embeddings, Graphic Design, File Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Creativity, Habit Formation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Apple software proficiency, Technical Drawing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Blueprint Scripting: Epic Games
  • Análisis de situaciones de negocio: IESE Business School
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Angular 17: LearnQuest
  • Understanding Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop: Coursera

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