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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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    Scrimba

    Learn UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Digital Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Layout Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Creative Design, User Experience Design, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Small Data

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Cloud Hosting, Software Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CI/CD Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Deployment, Software Development, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Release Management, Continuous Integration, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Infrastructure Architecture, AI Workflows, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Scalability, Git (Version Control System)

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Design Software, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Image Quality

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Electrified Systems Design Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Machine Controls, Systems Integration, Engineering Practices, Simulations, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Performance Tuning, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Usability, Software Documentation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Enterprise Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Branding Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Branding, Brand Strategy, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Visual Design, Asset Management, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Electrical Equipment, Survey Creation, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Estimation, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    475 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn UI Design: Scrimba
  • Intro to Analytic Thinking, Data Science, and Data Mining: University of California, Irvine
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Responsive Web Design: Scrimba
  • CI/CD Design Patterns: Packt
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Computer Aided Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Electrified Systems Design Engineer: MathWorks
  • Google UX Design (PT): Google
  • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech

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