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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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    MathWorks

    Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Marketing, AI Personalization, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, User Experience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Healthcare Informatics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Public Health, Innovation, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Integration, Data Analysis, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Terminology, Data Management, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Regulatory Compliance, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Generative AI in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Branding, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Test Engineering, Product Testing, Performance Testing, Human Factors, Engineering Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Laboratory Testing, Scientific Visualization, Data Integration, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Testing, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Prompts for SEO Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Web Content, Generative AI, Keyword Research, Generative AI Agents, Search Engine Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Video Production, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Videography, Image Analysis, Storytelling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, AI Workflows, Image Quality, Editing, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems Engineering: MathWorks
  • IBM Machine Learning: IBM
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Digital Healthcare Informatics and AI: Illinois Tech
  • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera
  • Generative AI in Marketing: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Testing: Coursera
  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building AI Agents for Complex Tasks: Coursera

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