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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 Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Space

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Storytelling, Creative Design, Design Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    UI Design for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Layout Design, Web Development, Usability, Prototyping, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Commercial Interior & Corporate Layout Design

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Electrical Power, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Building Codes, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Basic Electrical Systems, Schematic Diagrams

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Design AI Agents with OpenAI AgentKit

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Training, Inside Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Recruitment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Infographics, Layout Design, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Agents: Multi-Agent Design & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Graphic Design Theory - Space: Skillshare
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • UI Design for Web Developers: Scrimba
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • AutoCAD Commercial Interior & Corporate Layout Design: EDUCBA
  • Design AI Agents with OpenAI AgentKit: Edureka
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Data Meets Design – Business PowerPoint Skills: Packt

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