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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology

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    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Command-Line Interface

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Sustainability, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Systems, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Business Technologies, Performance Measurement, Automation, Cognitive flexibility

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    Adobe

    Color Theory and Application in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Color Matching, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Design Software, Content Creation, Creative Thinking

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    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

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    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Scalability, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Javascript, Database Management

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Project Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health And Wellness Coaching, Presentations, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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    Coursera

    Product Strategy in the age of GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Flow Diagram, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Innovation, Design Thinking, Process Flow Diagrams, Ideation, New Product Development, Customer Insights, Go To Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Product Planning, Strategic Prioritization, AI Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Prototyping, Generative AI, Strategic Planning

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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

  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
  • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
  • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Digital Transformation: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Color Theory and Application in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • The Full Stack: Meta
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University

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