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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


  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Operations/Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Recruitment, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, General Sales Practices, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Expense Management, Sales Process, Organizational Structure, Inside Sales, Marketing Budgets, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Legal Risk, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    442 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Design Strategies, Solution Design, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fudan University

    网络游戏设计与开发

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Mobile Development, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), C# (Programming Language), Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, System Design and Implementation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Data Analysis Software, Application Deployment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis Software, Biomedical Technology, Marketing Communications, Experimentation, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Engineering Management, Technical Documentation, Editing, Collaboration, Professionalism, Communication, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    488 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    709 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Technical Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • 网络游戏设计与开发: Fudan University
  • Neuromarketing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech

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