Design Thinking Coursera

Overview

On this Design Thinking Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Virginia you will master design thinking competencies in an engaging hands-on, project-based format. 

This course will guide you through a detailed 14-Step process where you will tackle a human-centered problem that you want to solve. You will learn and practice all of the most important tools from the field of human-centered design to generate ideas and connect with your customers on a human level. 

You will then deepen your practice by taking an in-depth journey through six key phases of the design thinking process, from immersion to learning-in-action, and explore the shifts in mindsets and skillsets that accompany them.

Applied Learning Project

• Using a 14-Step process, you will apply concepts and complete deliverables related to a project of your choosing, using it to practice a series of important tools to generate and test ideas and achieve your project goals. 

• You will also create a Personal Development Plan (PDP) that will deepen your design competencies by guiding your personal journey through six key phases of design thinking.

What You Will Learn:

• How to complete a 14-Step process to solve human-centered problems

• How to deepen your practice through six key phases of the design thinking process

• How to use important design tools to connect with customers

Skills You Will Gain:

• Leadership and Management

• Innovation

• Problem Solving

• Strategy

• Strategy and Operations

• Research and Design

• Communication

• User Experience

• Critical Thinking

• Human Learning