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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


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Team Oriented, Innovation, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Design, Marketing

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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Cloud Services, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, User Story, AI Product Strategy, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Intermediate)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risking, AI Security, Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La Economía Circular: ¿un mito o una posibilidad?

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Engineering, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Policy, Analysis, Resource Utilization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera
  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
  • (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI: Microsoft

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