• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Design Thinking

    Design Thinking Courses Online

    Master design thinking for creative problem-solving and innovation. Learn to empathize, ideate, prototype, and test solutions for user-centered design.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Design Thinking Course Catalog

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Programming for the Internet of Things Project

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Prototyping, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      944 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Secure Coding Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Software Design, C and C++, Vulnerability Management, Authorization (Computing), Java, Linux, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      596 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Cost Management, Business Metrics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      500 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      222 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      262 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SAS

      SAS Visual Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Ad Hoc Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      P

      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      581 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      195 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      394 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Design Thinking learners also search

    UX Design
    Information Design
    Beginner UX Design
    UX Design Projects
    Computer Design
    UI
    Visual Design
    Beginner C Programming
    1…147148149…555

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

    • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
    • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis
    • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
    • Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning: IBM
    • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS
    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto

    Skills you can learn in Design And Product

    User Interface (18)
    User Experience (16)
    Software Testing (13)
    Game Design (11)
    Agile Software Development (10)
    Graphics (10)
    Virtual Reality (9)
    Design Thinking (8)
    Web (8)
    Video Game Development (7)
    Web Design (7)
    Adobe Photoshop (6)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok