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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis

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    Packt

    Workplace Communication Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Business Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Keying Techniques in After Effects

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Curriculum Development, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Community Development, Classroom Management, Teaching, Performance Testing, Collaboration, Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 SEO Link Building: #1 SEO Ranking Tactic (Backlinks)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Competitive Analysis, Quality Assessment, Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Content Creation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Technical Design, Docker (Software), Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Assessment, Creativity, Technology Strategies

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

  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Workplace Communication Skills for Managers: Packt
  • Master Keying Techniques in After Effects: EDUCBA
  • Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks: Coursera
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
  • Value Chain Management Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • 2026 SEO Link Building: #1 SEO Ranking Tactic (Backlinks): Alex Genadinik
  • ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering for Software Development: Packt
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University

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