Batch 8
Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation
Develop an Innovative Mindset, Powered by Creativity
Celebrate Your Growth
Unlock new opportunities by upskilling and stepping into a brighter future.
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Programme Highlights
150+ Engaging Recorded Video Lectures
15+ Innovative Assignments
10+ Short Quizzes
2 Campus Immersion (Optional)
3 Live Faculty Webinars
1 Capstone Adventure Project
Note: The final number of quizzes, assignments, case studies and live lectures will be confirmed closer to the programme start. Details of Weekly Office Hours with Faculty (Online) would be sent to selected participants as part of Academic Orientation.
Who is this Programme for?
This programme is specially curated for:
Designers, Design Engineers, Creative Managers, Art Directors, UX Designers, UX Design Consultant, UI Designers, wanting to gain expertise in developing innovative customer-centric solutions
Product, Marketing, Branding, Growth, and R&D Managers who would like to use design thinking to develop innovative products for business impact
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners such as CXOs, Managing Director, Founder, President, Chief Strategy Officer who aim to scale their businesses and create social impact through customer-centric innovations
Innovation and Growth Consultants keen on enhancing their clients' business with design thinking and innovation
Programme Modules
Note:
Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.
*Two campus meetups (optional) are scheduled on Feb 01, 2025 and April 05, 2025 at IIT Delhi Campus. To join the meetup(s), participants would bear travel and accommodation cost and make their own arrangements.
Masterclasses
Cutting-edge Masterclasses with Leading Industry Practitioners
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
Applications and Use Case of Gen AI in Design Thinking
Gen AI and Ethical Issues
More to AI and Gen AI
Deep Dive in AI and Gen AI in Design Thinking
AI for Market Research and User Needs
Gen AI in Customer Engagement and User Experience
Gen AI and the Service Sector
Tool Demos on Gen AI in Design Thinking
Gen AI and Employment Opportunities
Note:
Masterclasses will delve into emerging themes, fostering a deeper understanding that extends beyond the core programme content.
The session-slot for the masterclasses would be as per the availability of the Industry Expert.
Masterclasses shall be optional to attend.
Programme Coordinator
Professor, Centre for Rural Development & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar has worked in diverse areas including Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, Traditional Knowledge Systems, and Joyous Leadership. He ha...
Programme Certificate
Participants will be awarded a successful completion certificate from IIT Delhi on scoring at least 60% marks in each of the evaluation components and completion of the Capstone Project. Participants who are unable to score 60% marks or unable to complete the Capstone Project in the evaluation will only be eligible for the participation certificate.
Note:
All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIT Delhi.Only e-certificates will be issued by CEP IIT Delhi.
The organising department for this programme is the Center for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT).
Learning Outcomes
Develop a human-centric mindset while designing, innovating, developing, and testing solutions for new products, services and processes
Understand the role of innovation in the digital era, and drive disruptive innovation
Create a design thinking culture to drive innovation in an organisational set-up
Effectively integrate GenAI into the design thinking process to enhance creativity, streamline prototyping, and produce innovative solutions.
Develop the ability to create and test prototypes that are customer-centric and innovative
Unlock Creative Potential with IIT Delhi's Design Thinking and Innovation Programme
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
User Experience (UX) Design
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Iterative Development
Strategic Planning
Visual Communication
Adaptability
Transforming Ideas into Impact: Hear from the Alumni
At IIT Delhi, Design Thinking and Innovation programme is more than just a programme - it's a journey that empowers you to think creatively, solve complex problems, and drive innovation. From breakthrough ideas to real-world applications, the graduates are making waves in industries around the globe. These video testimonials feature the past participants sharing their personal experiences and the transformative impact the programme has had on their careers and lives.
The Learning Experience
More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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