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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekdays

Course Overview

An innovative approach is a must-have today for guaranteed success in business survival and growth strategies. The Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management course aims to train individuals to develop the ability to transform products and services to economical alternatives that can be made available to all.

The Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management programme boasts of a human-centric approach to business practices and applying theoretical skills to practical projects with innovation at the root. The curriculum is expansive and aims to enhance the design-thinking and problem-solving skills of the candidates. The certification course will enable the candidates to acquire leadership skills to manage fluid but transformational undertakings.

The five-month-long professional certification – Design Thinking and Innovation Management Programme is offered by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) in collaboration with the Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship (IIMK LIVE). The pioneering course is made available in India by the Department of Science and Technology.

The Highlights

Live Online sessions
5-months course duration
Industry-practitioner Faculty
Implementation of Project
Course completion certificate by IIM Kozhikode
Hands-on Training in Collaborative Skills

Programme Offerings

Expert Faculty
hands-on training
project design and implementation
Course completion certificate
introduction to design thinking process
Online Classes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIM Kozhikode

The fee for the Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course by Eruditus is a combination of the course price and GST. For the course, candidates need to pay a booking amount of Rs. 22,500 within one week from the selection date. After this, the remaining amount must be paid in two installments of Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 40,000 each.

PC in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course Fee Details

Programme	Tuition Fees in INR
Live Online Sessions	Rs. 1,02,500 (Plus GST)
Total Fee	Rs. 1,02,500 (Plus GST)

The following installment options are available:-

Instalment	Amount in INR
Booking Amount	INR 22,500 + GST
Installment 1	INR 40,000 + GST
Installment 2	INR 40,000 + GST

Note: GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged

Application Fee Details

Instalments	Application Fee in INR
Round 1	INR 2,500 + GST
Round 2	INR 3,000 + GST
Round 3	INR 3,500 + GST

Eligibility Criteria

IIM Kozhikode allows candidates who are graduates or diploma holders in any discipline to apply for the Design Thinking and Innovation Management Professional Programme. Graduates need to have a minimum work experience of one year, whereas diploma holders need to have at least 3 years of work experience.

What you will learn

Problem Solving AbilityLeadershipInnovativeCollaborationDesign thinking

Upon completion of the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Training, the candidate will be able to:

Boost individual and collaborative skills in design-based problem-solving.
Design, develop, and implement an innovative product, service, or process.
Manage transformational but fluid undertakings and exhibit leadership.
Understand the role of innovation and the implications of digital disruption.
Identify and decide the innovation opportunity to pursue.
Acquire familiarity with the different tools and techniques for design thinking.

Who it is for

Product Development ManagerProduct DesignerProduct Manager

The online Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management is a perfect fit for all individuals who want to adopt an innovation-based approach to transform the future of products and services. These include:

Products and business managers looking for customer-centric products and service
Functional/Department heads aiming to improve productivity and efficiency through collaborative innovation
Strategists seeking to build and implement an organizational movement to foster innovation at every level
Chief Executives wanting to transform their businesses via disruptive innovations
Management consultants looking for a holistic approach to solve innovation and consumer-focused problems

The Syllabus

Innovation: What & Why?
Types of Innovations
Strategic Advantages through innovations
Digital Disruption and Technology Evolution
Innovation Adoption, Diffusion Model

NPD Processes
Fuzzy Front End (FFE) of Innovation & NPD

Design Thinking Tools
Empathise
Define
Ideate
Prototype
Test
When to use Design Thinking and When NOT to
Alternatives of Design Thinking

Design Thinking, Lean, Agile
Industrial Design concepts/aspects in Products
Intellectual Property
Design Thinking for Sustainability
TRIZ

Aspects of innovation management
Models of innovation management
Innovation project life cycle
Key success factors and characteristics of a successful innovation project

Ideation and Collaboration
Bigger Pool of Ideas
Inclusive Workplace
Framework for collaborative innovation

Data Analytics for Innovation
Rapid prototyping technologies
Designing for growth and scale
Interwoven nature of Design, Strategy, and Technology
Open innovation

Context of the organisation
Leadership and Commitment
Planning
Support
Operation
Performance evaluation

Instructors

IIM Kozhikode Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I access the online classes on my mobile phone?

Yes, you can if your mobile phone supports the Zoom client since the online classes are conducted using Zoom software application.

2: What are the system specifications for the Professional Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course?

For the PC in Innovation Management and Design Thinking Course, you need a functional speaker and camera system, a minimum 4GB RAM, internet connection, and the Zoom app. Further, the OS needs to be Mac OS or Windows 8. Mac OS should be 10.7 or higher and Windows should be 8 or higher. The browser can be any of the following alternatives: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+.

3: Why should I take the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management?

This five-month programme is designed to augment candidates' innovative, creative, design thinking and problem-solving skills. With creative aspects gaining a forefront in business operations- in both start-ups and MNCs, this course will benefit everyone from a graduate to a CEO.

4: What are the features of the Professional Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Programme?

This online course is offered by IIM Kozhikode, one of the premier business management institutions in India. Under this course, candidates will gain access to industry insights provided by our experts with decade’s worth of experience. In addition to this, candidates will also design and implement their projects.

5: What topics does the course cover?

The Professional Certificate in Innovation Management and Design Thinking Programme strategically covers concepts such as aspects and models of innovation management, technologies for rapid prototyping, design thinking tools, performance evaluation, and much more. To learn more, visit the Eruditus website.