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Advanced Knowledge in the Application of Design Thinking
Ref. CAADT
Design Thinking transforms ideas into impact — combining empathy, creativity, and experimentation to create solutions that are human‑centred and relevant to the real world.
- Duration: 8 hours
- Effort: 8 hours
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and portuguese
- 2,040 already enrolled!
What you will learn
- Review and recognise the foundations and principles of Design Thinking
- Explore a range of Design Thinking tools and techniques
- Develop practical methods for implementing Design Thinking
- Create prototypes and test solutions based on user feedback
Description
This course provides a detailed approach to the application of Design Thinking, revisiting its core fundamentals, exploring tools and techniques, and identifying ways to implement the methodology in practice. Participants will learn the basic concepts and principles of Design Thinking, explore a variety of tools and techniques for research and ideation, and develop practical methods for prototyping and testing solutions.
Assessment and certification
At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.
Course plan
Part 1: Consolidating the Foundations of Design Thinking
Module 1 – Principles and Mindset of Design Thinking
Module 2 – Design Thinking as an Organisational Strategy
Part 2: Advanced Tools and Techniques
Module 3 – Research and Empathy Tools
Module 4 – Ideation Techniques and Creative Prioritisation
Module 5 – Structured Prototyping and Visual Storytelling
Part 3: Practical Implementation and Scaling
Module 6 – Facilitating Co-Creation Sessions and Workshops
Module 7 – User Testing and Continuous Iteration
Module 8 – Measuring Impact and Learning from Results
Part 4: Strategic Reflection and the Future of Design Thinking
Module 9 – Strategic Application of Design Thinking in Your Organisation
Module 10 – Future Trends and Social Impact
Module 1 – Principles and Mindset of Design Thinking
Module 2 – Design Thinking as an Organisational Strategy
Part 2: Advanced Tools and Techniques
Module 3 – Research and Empathy Tools
Module 4 – Ideation Techniques and Creative Prioritisation
Module 5 – Structured Prototyping and Visual Storytelling
Part 3: Practical Implementation and Scaling
Module 6 – Facilitating Co-Creation Sessions and Workshops
Module 7 – User Testing and Continuous Iteration
Module 8 – Measuring Impact and Learning from Results
Part 4: Strategic Reflection and the Future of Design Thinking
Module 9 – Strategic Application of Design Thinking in Your Organisation
Module 10 – Future Trends and Social Impact
Organizations
License
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- NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.