Human-Centered Design Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Design Thinking

283 ratings at Coursera

Master design thinking through hands-on projects, learning key tools and mindsets to tackle human-centered problems. Explore a 14-step process and six phases to connect with customers and generate innovative solutions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping

4 reviews

Explore lean product portfolio management, customer-centric design, enterprise architecture, and lifecycle strategies to maximize value creation across related products and complex portfolios.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn essential design research methods to discover innovative solutions through observation, interviewing, and interpretation techniques. Develop skills to uncover user needs and gather inspirations for impactful designs.

• openHPI
• 5 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

481 ratings at Coursera

Learn UI/UX design fundamentals, explore design thinking, understand UX roles, and start building a portfolio. Gain practical skills in user-centered design and create impactful digital experiences.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

150 ratings at Coursera

Explore design thinking through a hands-on project, from crafting research plans to identifying insights and developing solution criteria. Gain practical skills in human-centered problem-solving.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fractal Analytics

GenAI for Everyone

462 ratings at Coursera

Explore Generative AI's capabilities, applications, and ethical considerations. Learn to build chatbots, understand AI principles, and create responsible solutions for positive societal impact.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Gender Analytics Capstone Project

18 ratings at Coursera

Apply gender analytics skills to solve real-world challenges through data analysis, human-centered design, and strategic planning. Develop innovative solutions using an intersectional lens and practice critical thinking.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

40 ratings at Coursera

Explore essential human-centered design tools like stakeholder mapping, journey mapping, and personas to connect with customers, understand their needs, and generate innovative ideas.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Re-Imagine Work: Strategies During COVID-19 and Beyond

Improve and reinvent working at a distance during COVID-19 and beyond! Learn from strategic design experts, and build your at-home toolkit by applying human-centered design techniques.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

12 ratings at Coursera

Develop curiosity-driven innovation skills through marketplace conversations, customer archetypes, and insights. Learn to gather and communicate valuable information for successful entrepreneurship.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?

10 ratings at Coursera

Gain skills to analyze human error, explore research methods, and learn human-centered design principles. Compare methodologies for evaluating product usability and optimizing human interactions in complex systems.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

10 ratings at Coursera

Unlock your hidden creative potential through proven techniques, overcoming societal constraints, and rekindling your innate ability to generate unique solutions for complex problems.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Employee Experience Design Crash Course

223 ratings at Udemy

Learn about the key concepts and tools of Employee Experience Design

• Udemy
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

20 ratings at Coursera

Discover design thinking's human-centered approach to innovation. Learn the five-step framework, explore real-world applications, and gain practical skills to drive user-centric solutions in your professional context.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fractal Analytics Microcredential

Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

210 ratings at Coursera

Explore Generative AI's impact on user-centric design, enhancing creativity and efficiency while adhering to ethical standards. Learn to leverage AI for innovative, impactful solutions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses