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Overview
On this Design Thinking course 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:
- Strategic Thinking
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Innovation Management
- Design Thinking
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Courses included:
- Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration
- Design Thinking: Ideas to Action
- Design Thinking: Discovery Tools
- Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beginner level
- No previous experience necessary
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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