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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Liquidation, Tax Laws, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Tax Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Expenditure, Organizational Structure, Depreciation, Business Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Como influenciar pessoas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Negotiation, Non-Verbal Communication, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Syllabus Development, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Music Theory, Teaching, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Data Collection, Quality Assurance, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Threat Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Facility Management, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Systems Design, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Stress Management, Adaptability, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Documentation, Product Testing, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Storyboarding, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
  • Como influenciar pessoas: University of Michigan
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
  • Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Introducción al análisis de sistemas de control con MATLAB: Universidad de los Andes
  • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University

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