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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 Pennsylvania

    Omnichannel Retail Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Brand Strategy, Talent Management, Brand Management, Branding, Retail Sales, Performance Management, Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    419 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    209 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, GitHub, Computer Programming, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    318 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Gerontology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    502 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Curriculum Planning, Interactive Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Physics, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Analysis, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Process Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Android Development, Other Mobile Programming Languages, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Debugging, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Management: Creating the WBS

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Organizational Skills, Scope Management, Procedure Development, Project Management Software, Project Management, Google Sheets, Verification And Validation, Technical Standard

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    557 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project: ESSEC Business School

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