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Design Thinking Course Overview
Design Thinking Training Course Outline
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
Who should attend this Design Thinking Training Course?
The course is suitable for a diverse range of professionals who are interested in enhancing their problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration skills. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:
- Project Managers
- Product Managers
- UI/UX Designers
- Entrepreneurs
- Engineers and Developers
- Marketing Professionals
- Educators
Prerequisites of the Design Thinking Training Course
There are no formal prerequisites for this Design Thinking Course.
Design Thinking Course Overview
Design Thinking is a user-centric approach for tackling complex problems and crafting desirable solutions. Its relevance spans across industries and scales, empowering individuals to drive innovation and success. By applying Design Thinking, organisations can reduce uncertainty, engage customers, and create a more innovative and efficient work culture. This Design Thinking Course Training equips professionals with the skills to excel in their careers.
Proficiency in Design Thinking is vital for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and problem-solving skills. Managers, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and anyone looking to create innovative solutions should master this approach. It's especially valuable for those aiming to improve business processes and achieve a dynamic and successful work culture.
The Knowledge Academy's 1-day Design Thinking Training provides delegates with an understanding of how to apply Design Thinking to solve complex problems creatively. The course covers the Design Thinking process, idea generation, refinement, prototyping, and presenting ideas. Our experienced instructors ensure that delegates gain the critical insights required to devise innovative solutions and enhance growth.
Course Objectives
- To comprehend the fundamental principles of Design Thinking
- To master the Design Thinking process and its applications
- To generate innovative ideas and refine them effectively
- To create prototypes and present ideas convincingly
- To implement Design Thinking techniques for business growth
- To foster a culture of innovation and efficiency within organisations
Upon completing this Leadership Training, delegates will possess the skills and knowledge to efficiently apply the Design Thinking process, generate user-centric solutions, and contribute to business growth and innovation. This training empowers individuals to enhance products, processes, and services within their organisations, paving the way for a more innovative and successful work environment.
What’s included in this Design Thinking Training Course?
- World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
- Design Thinking Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
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Ways to take this course
Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Design Thinking Course. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.
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Join a scheduled class with a live instructor and other delegates.
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Expertise
With 10+ years of quality, instructor-led training, we equip professionals with lasting skills for success.
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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Design Thinking Course, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.
Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Design Thinking Course. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Design Thinking Course sessions.
Highly experienced trainers
Boost your skills with our expert trainers, boasting 10+ years of real-world experience, ensuring an engaging and informative training experience
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We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible
Small class sizes
Our Classroom courses with limited class sizes foster discussions and provide a personalised, interactive learning environment
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Streamline large-scale training requirements with The Knowledge Academy’s In-house/Onsite Design Thinking Course at your business premises. Experience expert-led classroom learning from the comfort of your workplace and engage professional development.
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Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.
Team building opportunity
Our Design Thinking Course offers a unique chance for your team to bond and engage in discussions, enriching the learning experience beyond traditional classroom settings
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The course know-how will help you track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease
What our customers are saying
The trainer delivered the course at a good pace and took time to welcome comments and feedback and answered questions from attendees. If the examples were not relevant to our sector, he took the time to try and tailor the examples to make them more relatable.
Ellie Pollock
very good trainer, he was able to adapt to my needs/training goals we discussed at the start of the training
Franck Van Overbeek
The course was a great introduction to Design Thinking and we can use some of the tools leant in our organisation program of work. It will help staff to appreciate the depth of design and the approaches to creativity and will help to further structure our training programs. Thank you.
Debra Seymour
Design Thinking Course FAQs
Design Thinking is a collaborative, human-centered approach to problem-solving that focuses on understanding users' needs, generating innovative ideas, and creating practical, desirable solutions. It encourages experimentation, prototyping, and iterative improvements to address complex challenges effectively.
A Design Thinking Course is crucial because it teaches a problem-solving approach that prioritises empathy, creativity, and innovation, leading to effective solutions. It promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and iterative problem-solving.
Design Thinking is centred around a human-centric approach to problem-solving, involving five key elements: empathy for the user, defining the problem, ideating solutions, prototyping potential solutions, and testing those solutions for viability and effectiveness.
Design Thinking is a problem-solving method with five stages: empathise, define, ideate, prototype, and test. It focuses on understanding user needs, defining problems, generating creative solutions, and testing them to find the best answer.
Taking this course from The Knowledge Academy equips delegates with a structured, innovative approach to problem-solving, fostering a deeper understanding of user needs, encouraging creativity, and improving collaboration. This training enhances the ability to design practical, user-centred solutions.
This Course is suitable if you enjoy problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. It's valuable in various fields and ideal if you're open to a user-centric approach to innovation.
To apply Design Thinking to your business, start by empathising with your customers, ideating creative solutions, prototyping, testing, and implementing the best ideas to improve your products or services. A Design Thinking Course can help you with all of the above.
If you're unable to access your ourse, please reach out to our support team for assistance. They can be contacted via phone or e-mail. They will help you resolve any issues and ensure you can access your course without any problems.
There are no formal prerequisites for this Course.
Design Thinking Course equips professionals with the ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, engage customers, and create an efficient work culture, making it relevant across various industries and organisational levels.
Managers, entrepreneurs, designers, and professionals seeking to enhance leadership, problem-solving, and innovation skills, especially those aiming to improve business processes and foster a dynamic work culture, should attend this course.
No formal exam is required at the end of the course. However, delegates are assessed through practical exercises and projects to ensure they have a solid understanding of Dart and can apply their skills effectively in real-world scenarios.
The course covers the Design Thinking process, idea generation, idea refinement, prototyping, and presenting ideas, providing delegates with practical skills to creatively solve complex problems.
Completing a Design Thinking Certification opens doors to roles such as Innovation Consultant, Product Manager, UX/UI Designer, and Business Strategist. It equips you with creative problem-solving skills, making you valuable in innovation-driven industries.
Yes, after completing this course you will receive a certificate of completion to validate your achievement and demonstrate your proficiency in the course material.
The training fees for Design Thinking Coursein Switzerland starts from CHF1095
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