Design Thinking Online Short Course

The Design Thinking Online Short Course offers an introduction to using design thinking to formulate great ideas, products and businesses. Students develop their knowledge through a combination of case studies, class discussions and hands-on assignments. The course provides a variety of tools, activities and real examples with the aim of boosting design thinking abilities. Students explore how to understand the end-user better in order to create innovative products and services. During the course, students gain an insight into the importance of the end-users' perspective in launching or revitalizing a new or existing business. By the end of the course students will have: • Identified and assessed opportunities through customer needs analysis • Created a clear set of product specifications based on customer needs that are desirable, feasible, and viable • Implemented a proven 4-step method for planning and executing a prototype for a product, service, or business idea • Used observational techniques to gain a deeper understanding of end-user insights • Generated ideas while determining which ones are likely to produce specific, desired outcomes • Defined their minimum viable product • Developed a prototype in line with chosen demographics needs • Created a portfolio of options