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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Design Thinking is a systematic yet flexible process for defining and solving problems. The Design Thinking Fundamentals program offers an introduction to the elementary activities related to the design thinking process. A common misconception about design thinking is that it requires artistry, but does not revolve around artistic principles. It is not just a strategy, but a mindset that you can apply to solve any industry problems.

The Design Thinking Fundamentals certification syllabus will help you explore various methods for developing better ideas, evaluating complex problems, and establishing innovative solutions with a user’s requirements in mind. It provides an end-to-end overview of the design thinking process, focusing on the significance of understanding the user and developing viable, feasible, and desirable ideas.

The Design Thinking Fundamentals certification is a component of the Design Thinking MicroMasters course, offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). You can complete this course comfortably within six short weeks if you study around six to eight hours/week. The self-paced programme can be pursued by the learners either by paying the fee or free of cost. When enrolled in the free audit mode, the learners can get a limited duration of access to the course.

The Highlights

Shareable completion certificate
‘Business and Management’-centric
Design Thinking MicroMasters’ program
Video lectures
No prior requirements for enrolment
English transcripts
Intermediate-level
Self-paced learning
Six-week course
Eight to twelve hours/week
Offered by RIT

Programme Offerings

Design Thinking MicroMasters course
Completion certificate (verified)
English video lectures
Transcripts in English
Self-Paced Learning Programme
Offered by RIT
Six-week Course
6-8 hours/week
Intermediate learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 27796	yes	RIT

This course is available for free auditing. However, candidates have to pay to get certified.

Design Thinking Fundamentals program fee structure

Training	Fees in INR
Design Thinking Fundamentals program (free auditing)	NA.
Design Thinking Fundamentals program (certified)	₹27,796

What you will learn

Design thinking

After completing the six-week Design Thinking Fundamentals training, learners should be able to:

Formulate ideas for solving problems
Identify design thinking methods and processes
Define and solve problems through a systematic process
Develop solutions that integrate user experience, product configuration, and functionality

Admission Details

Step 1: You can get on the Design Thinking Fundamentals training page on edX’s website, using this: https://www.edx.org/course/design-thinking-fundamentals

Step 2: To proceed to registration, click on ‘Enrol’.

Step 3: Furnish your details and start your edX profile. You can also use your Microsoft, Facebook, Google, or Apple account for registration. If you already are an edX user, use those account details to continue.

Step 4: Carefully follow the instructions on your screen to finish the application procedure.

Application Details

The application process for the Design Thinking Fundamentals online course is straightforward, hassle-free, and does not involve an application form. Just create an account on edX, either by entering your details, such as your name, password, email, public username, country name, etc., or through your pre-existing account on Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, or Google. You can then apply to this course, and start studying.

The Syllabus

About the (syllabus) Course
Get to know each other
Practice Quiz

What is Design Thinking?
Characteristics of Good Solutions
Overview
Design Thinking Methodologies
Quiz (Week 1)

Implement design thinking in the workspace
Define a problem
Overview
Create a team
Revisit a problem
Quiz (Week 2)

Design thinking: Research Stage
Conduct User Research
Problem Definition (Reframed)
Week 3 Overview
Quiz (Week 3)

Design Thinking: Ideation Stage
Convergent Thinking Synthesis
Divergent Thinking Ideation
Week 4 Overview
Quiz (Week 4)

Design Thinking: Prototyping Stage
Create Prototypes
Test and Refine Prototype
Week 5 (overview)
Quiz (Week 5)

Design Thinking: Next Steps
Course Summary
Week 6 Overview
Final exam
Wrapping up course

Instructors

RIT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course belong to the MicroMasters training?

Yes, this curriculum is a Design Thinking MicroMasters’ part, offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

2: What prerequisite knowledge/experience should I have to qualify for this program?

You do not need any prerequisite qualifications, knowledge, training, or work experience to join the Design Thinking Fundamentals certification course.

3: Which university developed this program?

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) developed the Design Thinking Fundamentals certification course.

4: Do I need to follow a fixed time table for this course?

No. It is self-directed training. You can go through the video lectures in your own time.

5: Is this program available for learners in all countries?

Yes, students anywhere except Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region in Ukraine, can learn this course.

6: Will I get a certificate for completing the Design Thinking Fundamentals training?

For those who want to get certified, the course completion certificate is available for purchase only.