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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Design Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Project Management, Aesthetics, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Web Language, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, Digital Marketing Tools, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Color Matching, Digital Publishing, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Graphic and Visual Design, Motion Graphics, Design Software, Design, Branding, Oral Expression, Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Brand Awareness, Intellectual Property, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Adobe Photoshop, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Project Schedules, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Action Oriented, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Oriented
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Research, Design Research, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months