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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 California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Planning, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microservice Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Java, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Project Management, Team Management, Innovation, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kotter

    The Science of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Telecommunications, General Networking, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Project Planning and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Internet Of Things, Supervised Learning, Product Planning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage, Project Planning, Systems Of Measurement, Staff Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
  • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • The Science of Change: Kotter
  • 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest

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