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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Accountability Frameworks, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Communication, Corporate Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Digital Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Game Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Project Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Maintainability, Document Management, Diagram Design, Collaborative Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Graphic Techniques, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Governance, Project Management Office (PMO), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaboration, Administration, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Authorization (Computing), Workflow Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Generative AI Agents, IT Management, Project Management, System Configuration, Data Sharing, Identity and Access Management, Strategic Communication, Security Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months