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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


  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Oral Expression, Creativity, Verbal Communication Skills, Needs Assessment

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

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

    ā˜… 4.8 (12) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Innovation, Program Implementation, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Empathy

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, User Research, Journey Mapping, Qualitative Research, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Experience, Empathy, Problem Solving, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Solution Design, Design and Product, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Creativity, Collaboration

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Approche agile et design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Business Architecture, Customer Insights, Brainstorming, Customer Analysis, Process Development, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Creativity, Product Development, Product Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    ā˜… 4.7 (153) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, AI powered creativity

    ā˜… 4.7 (489) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Journey Mapping, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Guest Relations, Customer Analysis, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Collaboration

    ā˜… 4.4 (12) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

    ā˜… 4.5 (727) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U
    P

    Multiple educators

    Business Innovation and Digital Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Process Design, Business Solutions, Brand Marketing, Business Planning, Innovation, Visual Storytelling, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Design Strategies, Business Risk Management, Design and Product

    ā˜… 4.5 (62) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Virtual Reality, Data-Driven Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

    ā˜… 4.8 (108) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular design thinking courses

  • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas:Ā IESE Business School
  • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business:Ā Howard University
  • Parte 4: Design Thinking en la implementación y cultura:Ā IESE Business School
  • Parte 2: Design Thinking para la formulación de problemas:Ā IESE Business School
  • Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo:Ā IESE Business School
  • Approche agile et design thinking:Ā University of Virginia
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding:Ā 28DIGITAL
  • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design:Ā Microsoft
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management :Ā Starweaver
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management:Ā University of Maryland, College Park

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