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.

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Service Oriented Architecture, API Testing, Verification And Validation, Process Design, API Design, Software Design, Workflow Management, System Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Validation, Software Testing, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Middleware
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, API Design, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Service Management, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Color Theory, User Research, Design Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Process Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Digital Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Accident Prevention, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Virtual Environment, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience strategy (CX), Budget Management, Performance Measurement, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months