This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving widely used for driving innovation. In the course, learners will discover the steps of the design thinking framework, understand how these steps are carried out by organizations and teams, and discover unique applications of design thinking so they, too, can apply these principles in their own professional contexts.
From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity
From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity
Instructor: Manuel López Martín de Blas
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3 hours to complete
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In this course, you will learn how to apply design thinking to your professional context to solve complex problems.
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5 assignments
Taught in English
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In this short course, you'll learn the fundamentals of design thinking, focusing first on the five steps of design thinking and then examining how this framework is applied in different contexts.
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