Design Thinking for Innovation
Offered by University of Virginia. Today innovation is everyone's business.
Design Thinking for Innovation is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Design Thinking. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over PT6H26M46.543S. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 9.2K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Design Thinking courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT6H26M46.543S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (9.2K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- No prior experience needed to participate in and benefit from this course.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT6H26M46.543S.
Module 1 · What Is Design Thinking?
Module 2 · Preparing Your Mind for Innovation
Module 3 · Idea Generation
Module 4 · Experimentation
Module 5 · Final Assignment
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 9.2K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 25 August 2026.
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4.7★ | Check price | PT6H26M46.543S | Most popular — 0 learners |
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Common questions
How much does Design Thinking for Innovation cost?
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Does Design Thinking for Innovation come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Design Thinking for Innovation take?
Coursera lists it at PT6H26M46.543S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Design Thinking for Innovation suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Design Thinking for Innovation cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with What Is Design Thinking? and going on to Preparing Your Mind for Innovation, Idea Generation, Experimentation, Final Assignment. The full outline is on this page.