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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Organizational Concepts and Language

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Coursera

    Creating LLM powered NPCs

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Business Logic, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Metrics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Random Forest Algorithm, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Simplilearn

    Advanced GenAI Tools Course

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Anthropic Claude, Innovation, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Application Design, Video Production, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Planning for Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Shared Media, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Brand Management, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Diversity Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Mediation, Teamwork, Collaboration, De-escalation Techniques, Negotiation, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Accountability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Organizational Concepts and Language: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Creating LLM powered NPCs: Coursera
  • Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit: Yale University
  • Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8: Packt
  • Data Visualization with Tableau and Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps: Board Infinity
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications: Northeastern University
  • Advanced GenAI Tools Course: Simplilearn
  • API Basics 4: Build a Personal Dashboard (Promise Rejection): Scrimba
  • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder

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