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Design Thinking Courses

Design Thinking courses explore methods for solving problems with a focus on user needs and experiences. You’ll learn about techniques like empathy mapping, prototyping, and ideation, which help in generating creative solutions. These courses often emphasize collaboration and iterative processes, guiding you to refine ideas based on user feedback.

Popular Design Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Virginia

    Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking para Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Case Studies, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Business Solutions, User Centered Design, Information Systems, Brainstorming, Ideation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, User Feedback, Product Testing

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Journey Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 464 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (464) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback

    4.8 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Creative Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Innovation, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Design Fundamentals with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Layout Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Ideation

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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How to choose the right Design Thinking course

Start with your goal for Design Thinking. If you want to apply it for product development, look for courses that emphasize prototyping and user testing methods. If your focus is on implementing Design Thinking in a service context, choose courses that cover service design and customer journey mapping techniques.

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