Human Centered Design Courses

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping

Hands-on product design course using rapid prototyping and computer-aided tools. Students iterate through manual design, fabrication, and validation, followed by software-based optimization of their prototypes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Nuclear Systems Design Project

Integrates nuclear physics, safety, and economics in a group project to design innovative power plants combining emission-free electricity, carbon sequestration, and fossil fuel displacement.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to UI Design

5 ratings

Learn industry-standard UI design methods, key theories, and frameworks. Explore case studies, design processes, and foundational concepts to create effective user interfaces.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

5 ratings

Explore a holistic approach to understanding and preventing chronic pain through self-management strategies across cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms.

• Coursera
• 44 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Human resources: recruitment and selection

7 ratings

Does the recruitment and selection process fill you with dread? Discrimination and equal opportunities legislation can make this area feel like a minefield. If you are faced with appointing a new ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

4 ratings

Learn to create engaging infographics using Adobe Illustrator. Explore data visualization techniques, design principles, and effective storytelling to craft impactful visual representations of information.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

119 ratings at Coursera

Learn to design predictive models using Python, covering supervised learning, regression, feature engineering, classification methods, and gradient descent. Gain hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Interaction Design Capstone Project

Redesign an interface, service, or product through a comprehensive process from needfinding to visual design, resulting in a polished capstone project for your design portfolio.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ethics and Trial Design

1 rating

Explore ethical principles in human subject trials, covering study designs, regulatory considerations, randomization, and more. Gain insights into first-in-human trials and comparative effectiveness research.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

876 ratings at Coursera

Explore instructional design foundations, theories, models, and analysis techniques to create innovative solutions for organizational performance challenges.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

3 ratings

Learn to craft a compelling TV or web series pilot script through hands-on writing exercises, peer feedback, and structured guidance. Develop your unique concept into a polished, pitch-ready screenplay and series bible.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

App Design and Development for iOS

2 ratings

Develop foundational iOS programming skills for graphical elements, data manipulation, and advanced features to create fully functional apps with Swift.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn strategies to build and grow effective teams by designing organizational culture, recruiting talent, structuring compensation, and developing employees for long-term success.

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Responsive Web Design Fundamentals

11 ratings

Learn and practice strategies for developing websites that look great on every device! Made with Google's Pete LePage.

• Udacity
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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Typography & Design

11 ratings

Comprehensive typography and design course covering rules, techniques, and practical applications for creating dynamic compositions and effective visual communication.

• YouTube
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video