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

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      575 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Online Course Printables using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Calendar Management, Marketing Collateral, Design, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Marketing, Business Marketing, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organization Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Governance, Quality Improvement, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Process Improvement, Business Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Systems, Medical Management, Business Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Patient Flow, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Quality, Data Collection, Health Care, Care Coordination, Primary Care

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Professional Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Time Management, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, LinkedIn, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Leadership, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      985 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The 3D Printing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Manufacturing and Production, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Design, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Product Development, Prototyping, Innovation, New Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Strategy and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Version Control, Computer Programming, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Algorithms, Scripting, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Ethics, Qualitative Research, Prototyping, Organizational Change, Quantitative Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Influencing, Statistical Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Effectiveness, Analytics, Data Analysis, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      590 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Design Thinking, Innovation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), New Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Virtual Environment, Systems Thinking, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Business Modeling, Resource Utilization, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Data Management, Thought Leadership, Computing Platforms, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      938 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London
    • The 3D Printing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design: University of Toronto
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano

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