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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification programme is a programme which enhances the design thinking of the candidates. The aim of this course is to make the candidate think outside of the box to uncover the points and to innovate from regular thinking.

Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course also focuses on the MicroMasters programme to teach the candidates how to use simple methodologies for research which includes active listening. Active listening helps the candidate to understand the target audience in order to identify their needs. Special importance is given to observation and interviewing as they are the key methods to understand the user’s viewpoint and experience.

Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course is a certification programme where a verified and shareable certificate is provided. The logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor are carried on the certificate. This certificate adds a glow to the candidates’ curriculum vitae. This will bring them a great job opportunity. Candidates who are willing to start or restart their career can benefit from Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification. Scholarships are also provided to eligible candidates.

EdX provides two varied enrolment options; verified mode by paying the fee and audit track for free of cost. In the audit track, the students will have access to the course only for a limited period of time.

The Highlights

6 weeks of course length
Only 8-12 hrs per week efforts required
Certificate provided by RITx institution
Video transcript available
Self-paced course
Online program
Sharable and verified certificate
Scholarship is given

Programme Offerings

quizzes
activities
videos
Discussion Forums

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 28076	yes	RIT

The candidates can continue Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification for free but they will not be awarded a certificate.
They can shift themselves to the verified course by paying a Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem fee of Rs. 28,076

Fee category	Amount in Rs.
Certification fee	Rs. 28,076

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidates who have completed THINK501x can attend the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification course.

Certification Qualifying Details

The candidates applying for the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem online course can obtain a certificate upon completion by maintaining a score of 80% or more in the final score of the course grade. If the candidates have registered for the verified track, they will be awarded a certificate on having the above-mentioned score and clearing the final exam conducted by the institution.

What you will learn

Design thinking

The learners will learn and understand the following concepts by completing the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem training:

The candidates will start to recognize the responsibility of the user to context and several circumstances such as environments, products, and services.
They will also understand the new way of approach to solving the problem.
They will learn to plan the research activities to collect and analyze the data from the user's viewpoint.
The candidates will find creative methods for user needs.
The candidates will be able to learn about the core research methods and their applications.
They will learn the skills to handle and analyze data.

Admission Details

To join the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem program, the candidates should follow the below steps

Step 1: The candidate must have an edX account to attend the course.

Step 2: If the candidate is new to the platform, he/she must create an account by registering using email or Facebook or Google, or Microsoft account.

Step 3: They must sign in to the website.

Step 4: The participants can search for the course in the search bar and click “Enrol”.

Step 5: They can attend the course as an audit track i.e as a free course.

Step 6: If the candidate requires a certificate, then he/she must shift to a verified track by clicking “Upgrade Now”.

Step 7: The candidate can apply any coupon if available on the website to avail of the discount and click on “Place order”.

Step 8: After successful completion of payment, they can attend the course.

The Syllabus

Question Defining
Identify research participants
Research ethics

Quantitative research

Collaging

Handling data

Artifact analysis

Evaluation process

The candidate needs to give a final exam to get a verified certificate from the RITx institution with the logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor.

Instructors

RIT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the audit and verified track of Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course the same?

No, the audit and verified track are different. The audit track students will not receive a certificate at the end of the course whereas the verified track registered students will be awarded a certificate.

2: How to pay the fees?

The candidates can sign in to the edX account and search for the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course. They can pay the fees by online methods like net banking, master cards, and debit cards.

3: Is the duration of the course different for audit and verified track students?

No, the course duration for both verified and audit tracks students are the same. The program duration is 6 weeks.

4: Do all the candidates receive a certificate?

The candidates who have registered for the verified track of Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem will get a certificate with the signature of the instructor and the institution's logo. Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certificate is more valuable in the market and creates more opportunities.

5: Can candidates from any country join the course?

No, the candidates from Iran, Cuba, and the Crimea region of Ukraine will not be able to register for this course. But candidates from other countries and regions except those mentioned above can join the course.

6: Is this course self-paced?

Yes, the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem syllabus is a self-paced course so that the candidates feel easy to attend the course at any time from anywhere.

7: Is this course available on mobile phones?

Yes, Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem online certification course is available on mobile phones. Candidates can sign on the website through mobiles, laptops, and computers. Mobile adaptable apps are also available for edX platforms.

8: Are all the candidates eligible for the scholarship?

No, not all candidates are eligible for the scholarships provided by this platform. Please visit the website to know more about the eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

9: Any prerequisites needed for Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course?

Yes, the candidates should have completed the THINK501x course offered by edX. This helps the candidates to understand the concepts of the course in-depth and better.

10: How can the candidate access Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course?

The candidates need to have a good internet connection in their device to attend the course as it is an online program.