Course description

Course Objectives:

• Develop a deep understanding of the design thinking process and its principles.
• Learn how to identify user needs, generate creative ideas, prototype solutions, and test for effectiveness.
• Apply design thinking to organizational challenges, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
• Build confidence in your ability to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Course Structure:

Session 1: Understand Design Thinking (20 Days)

• Week 1: Introduction to Design Thinking
  • What is Design Thinking? Its origins, principles, and benefits.
  • The Design Thinking Process: A step-by-step overview.
  • Mindsets for Design Thinking: Embracing empathy, creativity, and experimentation.
• Week 2: Empathize – Understanding User Needs
  • Conducting user research: Interviews, observations, surveys.
  • Creating user personas: Developing detailed profiles of target users.
  • Journey mapping: Visualizing the user's experience.
• Week 3: Define – Framing the Problem
  • Synthesizing research findings.
  • Developing problem statements and "How Might We" questions.
  • Prioritizing key challenges.
• Week 4: Ideate – Generating Creative Solutions
  • Brainstorming techniques: Divergent and convergent thinking.
  • Sketching and prototyping: Bringing ideas to life.
  • Selecting the most promising solutions.

Session 2: Organizational Transformation (14 Days)

• Week 5: Design Thinking for Teams
  • Building a collaborative culture.
  • Facilitating design thinking workshops.
  • Leading innovation initiatives.
• Week 6: Design Thinking for Change
  • Overcoming resistance to change.
  • Implementing design thinking principles in organizational processes.
  • Measuring the impact of design thinking initiatives.

Session 3: Design the Future (16 Days)

• Week 7: Design Thinking for Products and Services
  • Applying design thinking to product development.
  • Understanding customer needs and pain points.
  • Creating user-centered solutions.
• Week 8: Design Thinking for Social Impact
  • Using design thinking to address social challenges.
  • Designing for inclusivity and equity.
  • Creating solutions that have a positive impact on society.

Course Delivery:

• Online Platform: Interactive video lessons, downloadable worksheets, quizzes, and assignments.
• Live Webinars: Q&A sessions with the instructor and guest experts.
• Community Forum: A platform for learners to connect, share ideas, and collaborate.
• Project-Based Learning: Real-world design thinking projects with feedback from the instructor.

Target Audience:

• Professionals seeking to enhance their problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to drive growth and create new opportunities.
• Educators and students interested in a human-centered approach to learning and design.
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What will i learn?

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking process
• Be able to apply design thinking to a variety of challenges
• Have developed the skills to facilitate design thinking workshops and lead innovation initiatives
• Be equipped to create innovative solutions that meet user needs and drive positive change