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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Dashboard, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Power Apps Component Framework, Business Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Application Development, Data Integration, Performance Analysis, Application Design, Automation, Data Security, Business Process, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, Data Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Business Management, Business Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Operations Management, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    513 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    518 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Safety Standards, Technical Standard

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build Batch Data Pipelines on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Scalability, Database Management, System Monitoring, Serverless Computing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Business Strategy, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera
  • Principles of Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech

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