Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation from IITD: Design solutions for real-world needs

In the world of global business, in the absence of a user-centred perspective, it is a challenge to implement creative and innovative approaches in design, technology and business. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi’s course titled Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation is a 5-month online course that introduces the basics of Design Thinking, with added insights into Generative AI. Some key modules of the programme include Identifying User Needs, Iterative Design & Sustainability, Minimum Value Product & New Product Development, Agile Design and Data-driven Innovation and Innovation Management Tools, Innovation Strategies, Design for Entrepreneurship. Module 1: Introduction to Human-Centered Design Module 2: HCD and Innovation Module 3: Context, Environment and Users Module 4: Identifying User Needs Module 5: Ideation and Immersion Module 7: Iterative Design and Sustainability Module 8: MVP and NPD Module 9: Agile Design and Data-driven Innovation Module 10: Integrating Design, Technology and Business Module 11: Innovation Project Lifestyle and Innovation Management Tools Module 12: Innovation Strategies and Taking Ideas to Market Module 13: Designing for change Module 14: Design for leading Special Focus on Generative AI This programme offers two Generative AI masterclasses, which can revolutionise Design Thinking by quickly generating ideas, improving brainstorming, and speeding up prototyping. The first Masterclass includes the following components - Intro to AI and Gen AI, Overview of AI and Gen AI in Design Thinking, Gen AI in Product and Process Innovation, Gen AI for Product Road Maps, Gen AI for Designing Business Models to name some of the components.