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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Physics, Graphing, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    795 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    179 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, GitHub

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Persona Development, Product Management, Market Research, Process Mapping, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Community Development, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Content Management, Quality Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Bayesian Network, Artificial Neural Networks, Radiography, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Deep Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Excellence in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Community Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Constructive Feedback, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Value Propositions, Consultative Approaches, Peer Review, Process Design, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    277 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Get Started with Android App Development: SkillUp
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Learn HTML and CSS: Scrimba
  • Problem-Solving: Arizona State University
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cursos en línea: modelo para armar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection: Johns Hopkins University

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