Design Thinking Course

The Design Thinking Course introduces learners to an innovative and user-centric approach to problem-solving.

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Overview

The Design Thinking Course is tailored for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their creative problem-solving abilities. It focuses on teaching learners the principles and methodologies of design thinking, empowering them to tackle complex challenges with a structured and empathetic approach. This course is ideal for those aiming to foster innovation, improve collaboration, and create user-centric solutions.

Through this course, learners will gain practical expertise in applying design thinking frameworks to real-world problems. The course delves into each stage of the design thinking process—empathising with users, defining problem statements, ideating creative solutions, developing prototypes, and testing solutions iteratively. It offers tools and techniques to approach problems holistically and strategically.

This 1-Day course by MPES empowers learners to innovate within their professional domains, providing the confidence and skills to lead design thinking workshops and apply its principles to drive organisational success. Whether you are in business, education, healthcare, or any other field, this course equips you with actionable strategies to unlock creativity and deliver value-driven solutions.

Course Objectives

Understand the core principles and stages of the design thinking process
Develop the ability to empathise with users and identify their needs effectively
Learn to define clear problem statements to guide the ideation process
Gain proficiency in generating innovative ideas and brainstorming collaboratively
Master the techniques for prototyping and testing solutions in iterative cycles
Apply design thinking tools to solve complex, user-focused problems
Build leadership capabilities to facilitate design thinking workshops within teams
Enhance organisational innovation and efficiency through design thinking strategies

Upon completion, learners will possess the skills to approach challenges with creativity, empathy, and a user-focused mindset. They will be well-equipped to apply design thinking methodologies in their respective fields, fostering innovation and driving meaningful outcomes.

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Course Details

Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Educational Background: No prior design or innovation experience is required. However, familiarity with problem-solving techniques or creative processes will be advantageous.
Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, activities, and discussions will be conducted in English.
Interest in Problem-Solving and Innovation: This course is suitable for individuals eager to develop innovative solutions and improve their creative thinking skills within their professional contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Understand Design Thinking Fundamentals: Gain an in-depth understanding of Design Thinking principles, its iterative process, and its role in fostering creativity and innovation.
Develop Empathy: Learn to identify user needs and pain points through research and empathy-mapping techniques, enabling the creation of human-centred solutions.
Master Ideation Techniques: Explore and apply effective brainstorming and ideation strategies to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
Prototype and Test Solutions: Gain practical skills in creating and testing prototypes, refining concepts through feedback and iteration to ensure effective outcomes.
Enhance Problem-Solving Skills: Apply Design Thinking to address organisational challenges, improve processes, and foster innovation across various industries.

Target Audience

The Design Thinking Course is ideal for professionals and learners across diverse industries seeking to enhance their problem-solving and innovation capabilities. Below are the groups who can benefit from this course:

Innovation Managers
Product Designers
UX/UI Professionals
Business Analysts
Project Managers
Marketing Specialists
Entrepreneurs
HR Professionals

Course content

Module 1: Introduction

What is Design Thinking?
How do Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile Work Together?
Benefits of Design Thinking at Work
What is the Relationship Between Design Thinking and UX Design?

Module 2: Design Thinking Process

Design Process
Stages in Design Thinking
Example Project

Module 3: Research

Identifying Drivers
Information Gathering
Target Groups
Sampling and Feedback

Module 4: Idea Generation

Basic Design Directions
Themes of Thinking
Inspiration and References
Brainstorming
Value
Inclusion
Sketching
Presenting Ideas

Module 5: Refinement

Thinking in Signs
Appropriation
Humour
Personification
Visual Metaphors
Modification
Thinking in Words
Words and Language
Thinking in Shapes, Proportions, and Colour

Module 6: Prototyping

Developing Designs
"Types" of Prototypes
Vocabulary

Module 7: Implementation

Format
Materials
Finishing
Media and Scale

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