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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operational Excellence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Software Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Creative Thinking, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Music, Student Support and Services, Fundraising, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Writing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, White-Box Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Product Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Product Lining, Agile Product Development, Governance, Product Development, Resource Management, Brand Management

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Recruitment, Leadership Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Strategic Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources Software, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Digital Mood Board with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Digital Design, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Lund University

    Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Research and Design, Visionary, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Governance, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Electronics, Automation Engineering, Automation, Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Embedded Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Electrical Wiring, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Verification And Validation, Design Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera
  • Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it: Alex Genadinik
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Lean Product Portfolio Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Advanced HR Leadership & Strategy for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Create a Digital Mood Board with Canva: Coursera
  • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University

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