Course description
Design Thinking is a holistic, human-centered way to tackle the challenges of today's increasingly automated business environment. Design thinking methodology and tools integrate higher order thinking skills like problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration to align with customer expectations and differentiate an organization from the competition. Design thinking brings together key in-demand skill sets that are essential to innovation and bridge the gap between technology and the human experience.
Who should attend?
This certificate program is ideal for professionals who want to explore the principles of design thinking and apply them to challenge assumptions, reframe real-world problems, and think outside the box to explore more creative and human-centered solutions.
Training content
Upon completion of this program, students will have gained the knowledge to:
- Develop skills of empathic inquiry and define innovation opportunities with attention to a specific business challenge;
- Understand the human-centered design approach to the design thinking process;
- Understand the impact that communication has on design thinking and the innovation process;
- Develop design and analysis skills that enhance organizational performance.
Course delivery details
Courses are delivered remotely, with a blend of virtual live sessions and self-paced activities.
Four, 1 week long classes (workload for each class is 15 hours).
Costs
Full certificate cost: $2,196
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