Introduction
The Design Thinking Certification program is an immersive journey into the realm of design thinking, a transformative methodology that places human needs at the core of solution development. This certification offers participants a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, empowering them to address complex challenges with innovative, user-centric solutions.
Who Should Attend
- Product developers and designers keen on creating impactful, user-centric products.
- Business leaders aiming to reshape their business strategies around customer needs.
- Professionals in marketing, UX/UI, and customer experience roles.
- Educators and trainers aspiring to adopt and teach modern problem-solving methodologies.
- Anyone interested in harnessing the power of human-centered design for innovation.
Learning Objectives
- Foundation of Design Thinking: Understand the principles, history, and significance of design thinking in today's problem-solving landscape.
- Empathy-Driven Solutions: Master techniques for deep user understanding, including interviews, observations, and empathy mapping.
- Ideation and Concept Development: Learn structured approaches to brainstorming and generating innovative ideas.
- Rapid Prototyping: Grasp the methods and tools for creating low-fidelity prototypes to test and iterate solutions.
- Feedback and Iteration: Understand the importance of user feedback and iterative design in refining solutions.
Why Participants Should Attend
Certified Design Thinking Facilitator program offers an in-depth understanding of design thinking, real-world application through hands-on projects, collaboration in diverse teams, and a career boost in industries where design thinking is in high demand.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Design Thinking: Exploring the five stages of design thinking and its significance.
- Empathy: Techniques such as user interviews, shadowing, and empathy mapping to build deep user understanding.
- Define Phase: Translating insights into actionable problem statements and identifying opportunities.
- Ideation: Structured brainstorming sessions, mind mapping, and other techniques to generate innovative solutions.
- Prototyping: Hands-on sessions on creating quick and effective prototypes to visualize and test solutions.
- Testing and Iteration: Gathering user feedback, refining solutions, and understanding the iterative nature of design thinking.
- Implementation and Integration: Strategies to integrate design thinking into organizational processes and business models.
Duration
The Design Thinking Certification program is spread over 4 days, with 7-hour sessions each day, culminating in a total of 28 hours of dynamic learning.
Certification Criteria
- Full attendance and proactive participation in all workshops, discussions, and group activities.
- Successful completion of a design thinking project, showcasing the application of all stages of the process.
- Passing a written examination that tests the participant's grasp of design thinking principles and methodologies.
- Evaluation sessions with trainers to ensure a thorough understanding and application of the concepts.