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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

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Content Creation, Generative AI, Quality Control, Creative Design, Ideation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Apply SOLID Design to Optimize Java ML

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Maintainability, Gradle, Java, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Machine Learning Methods, Programming Principles, Integration Testing, Dependency Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Strategies, Program Evaluation, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Corporate Layouts: Design & Drafting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Safety Standards, Construction

    Beginner · 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, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design A Newsletter with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Email Marketing, Project Design, Content Creation, Scheduling, Test Tools, User Accounts, Marketing, Communication

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Concepts in Metro Rails

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • AI-Powered Design with Canva Magic Studio: Coursera
  • Apply SOLID Design to Optimize Java ML: Coursera
  • Master AutoCAD Corporate Layouts: Design & Drafting Skills: EDUCBA
  • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
  • Design Basics of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design A Newsletter with MailChimp: Coursera

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