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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


  • M

    MathWorks

    Designing and Simulating Physical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Organizational Structure, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Monitoring, Account Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Generative AI, Automation, Responsible AI, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, iOS Development, Continuous Integration, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Angular, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, TypeScript, Debugging, Animations

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Global Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Event Planning, Consumer Behaviour, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Augmented Reality, Price Negotiation, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Software Installation

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a las humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Open Source Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Design Thinking, Program Development, Community Development, Data Mapping, Liberal Arts, Project Planning, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile и дизайн-мышление

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Design, Persona (User Experience), Team Management, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Value Propositions, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Designing and Simulating Physical Models: MathWorks
  • Build a Business Architecture using AWS Organization: Coursera
  • Deploy a website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks: University of Michigan
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux: Universidad Austral
  • Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn

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