• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Design Thinking

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.


More to explore:

Popular Design Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    品读道家的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Social Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Experience, User Accounts

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Lund University

    Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Research, Strategic Thinking, Business Research, Case Studies, Presentations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dassault Systèmes

    CATIA - Perform as a Mechanical Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Issue Tracking, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Drawings, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Mechanical Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Product Engineering, Microsoft Office, Team Building, 3D Assets, Product Family Engineering

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

1…256257258…636

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

  • Create a Storyboard in Canva: Coursera
  • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University

Skills you can learn in Design And Product

User Interface (18)
User Experience (16)
Software Testing (13)
Game Design (11)
Agile Software Development (10)
Graphics (10)
Virtual Reality (9)
Design Thinking (8)
Web (8)
Video Game Development (7)
Web Design (7)
Adobe Photoshop (6)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok