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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Data Preprocessing
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Prototyping, New Product Development, Product Design, Customer Analysis, Production Process, Sustainable Design, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Product Quality (QA/QC), Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Innovation, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java, Application Security, Development Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Hospital Experience, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Medical Equipment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months