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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Build Tools, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Web Services, File Management, Java, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Quality Assessment, Peer Review, Statistical Reporting, Performance Reporting, Reliability, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Science, Algebra, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Vision, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Service Design, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Business Leadership, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Environmental Laws, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Data Access, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks