Design innovative solutions for complex problems
Looking to stay ahead of the curve? Join the next wave of business innovators and tap into more creative and unique problem-solving techniques. With an Executive Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation, professionals revolutionize their problem-solving approach, implement co-creation to promote a more collaborative culture, and work to solve complex, everyday issues to drive organizational success.
3 courses, 9 days. In-person or virtual learning
Introduction to Design Thinking
In our Introduction to Design Thinking course, learn how to leverage research, ideation, and prototyping to tackle even the hardest business challenges. Collaborate with industry peers and explore creative approaches to problem solving, while learning the basics of design thinking methodology.
This course prepares participants to:
- Implement design thinking in your organization
- Apply the iterative five-step design thinking process
- Develop and test innovative solutions to drive impact
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Advanced Design Thinking
Take your creativity to the next level by learning the best practices for co-creation. Work with industry-peers in an advanced learning environment and acquire new ways to further unlock your team's creative potential. This course is for individuals who have previously taken an introductory design thinking course and want to further develop their skills.
This course prepares participants to:
- Facilitate co-creation sessions with diverse stakeholders
- Increase the breadth of their design thinking knowledge by learning the advanced approach to human-centered design
- Lead with empathy and shared ownership in the problem-solving process
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Design Thinking Practicum
Learn to facilitate your own design thinking and human-centered design workshop, and lead your team to the creative solutions you've been looking for. Participants will learn from renowned faculty and work alongside peers to gain the skills needed to create and facilitate a workshop of their own that utilizes the principles of design thinking (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test) to drive creativity in their own organization.
This course prepares participants to:
- Guide teams and stakeholders through the design thinking process
- Increase the breadth of their design thinking knowledge by mastering advanced facilitation techniques
- Demonstrate creative leadership by designing and leading customized design thinking workshops or research
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Design Thinking Facilitation Masterclass
A free course for Executive Certificate earners designed to take your design thinking facilitation skills to a higher level through introduction of advanced design thinking facilitation topics, techniques, and activities.
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