Expand your ability to deal with complex, ill-defined challenges by obtaining your design thinking certification from the NC State Wilson College of Textiles.
 

Description

Design thinking is a robust set of concepts, tools, and methods which have evolved to help deal with complex, ill-defined challenges. In this course, you will learn how a diverse team can use human-centered insights to derive innovative products and services at lower risk that better address stakeholders’ needs and desires.
 

Program Format Learn by Doing

The introduction to design thinking course involves four days of immersion in the theory and practice of design thinking. This course will consist of lectures, exercises, and project work designed to help you develop your “creative confidence” and facilitate design thinking projects.Give your team a strategic advantage by learning the concepts, tools, and methods of design thinking.
 

Learn How To:

• Use design thinking concepts, tools and methods
• Use human-centered research methods to deeply understand stakeholders’ needs, wants, and preferences
• Create and lead diverse teams
• Co-create and test prototypes of innovative solutions
• Minimize the risk associated with developing innovative products and services

Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for both public and private sector professionals from any industry who are tasked with dealing with complex, ill-defined challenges within their organization, such as:

• C-Suite Executives
• Regional or Divisional Managers
• Department Managers
• Innovation Leaders
• Organization and Social Change Agents
• Improvement Professionals

Instructional Hours

24