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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Star Schema, Cloud Storage, Data Mart, Database Design, Snowflake Schema, Query Languages, Metadata Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Empathy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crie designs e protótipos de alta fidelidade com Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, UI Components, Software Design, Web Design, Design Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Data Warehousing: LearnQuest
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
  • Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva: Coursera
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications

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