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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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    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Logistic Regression, Report Writing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business, Financial Regulation, Organizational Structure, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring - Ecosystem and Core

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Unit Testing, Enterprise Application Management, Java, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management, Dependency Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Resource Management, Business Process

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

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    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Instagram, Social Media Content, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Cognitive flexibility, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Technical Management, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Gap Analysis, Financial Modeling, Engineering Management, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, European History

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Authentications

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

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Data Literacy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
  • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam

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