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Under a Creative Commons license Open access Highlights• The article explores the different types of design thinking MOOCs available to support the teaching and assessment of design thinking. •There is a presentation and analysis of the what (content), how (pedagogy and assessment), and why of design thinking as taught through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). •Current design thinking MOOCs do not provide an increase in complexity of knowledge and understanding one would get from an undergraduate or master’s degree. •There are opportunities for universities to create their own introductory design thinking MOOCs that present their degrees to prospective students. AbstractThe popularity of design thinking is soaring, both as an approach to innovation and as a tool for non-designers seeking to gain a strategic edge over the competition. As more and more people take advantage of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to bolster their skill sets, it comes as no surprise that design thinking courses have cropped up across various disciplines worldwide, in formal and informal educational settings. In this article, we report on our research into design thinking courses available to anyone online. Our study explored and categorized the different types of design thinking MOOCs available in June 2017. It reveals the what (content), how (pedagogy and assessment), and why of online design thinking courses. The findings we discuss here can support design thinking education not only via the web, but also more generally. KeywordsDesign thinking Design education MOOC Educational design ladder Design innovation Cited by (0)
We live in a digital age and in this age only those businesses that provide better experience and more value to the customers thrive in the long run. More and more businesses are therefore adopting Design Thinking approach to create innovative products that marry technology with human centered design. Design Thinking is an innovation methodology that is human centric and encourages focus on the needs of the clients to create better products, services and internal processes. It can be applied to every company regardless of their size, industry, stage of development, or geographical location. All major successful companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, General Electric, IBM, Accenture, Daimler, Airbnb etc. use Design Thinking to innovate and make decisions. Similarly it can be applied to every role in the industry. Whether you’re a startup owner, sales and marketing executive or work in product and business development or senior management role, Design Thinking can help you address clients’ real problems efficiently and solve commercial, technological, operational, and even HR problems. This is the best time to start learning Design Thinking methods to stay agile and at the top of your competition. One great way is taking an online Design Thinking course and training that can be accessed from anywhere. We are providing here a list of best online Design Thinking courses, certifications, classes, training programs and tutorials that you can use to gain the right knowledge and skill in this area. These are offered by the most acclaimed universities and industry leaders and many are even available for free. 1. Design Thinking for Innovation by University of Virginia (Coursera)This Design Thinking course is suitable not only for people in business but anyone who has a problem and would like to know a creative approach for solving that problem. The learners work with a model containing following four key questions and several tools to help them understand design thinking as a problem solving approach.
Associated with these 4 questions, participants learn a set of tools that together help them to become innovative thinkers. The course also discusses several stories from different organizations that used design thinking to uncover compelling solutions. It ends with a final assignment requiring students to select one of the design thinking tools presented in the course, write a reflection, and complete three peer reviews. Design Thinking is best learnt by doing it. So this course encourages participants to find an area of opportunity or problem in their business life or home life that they’d like to solve and then work towards it as the course progresses. Darden School of Business is a leader in innovative online learning, and its offerings are a key component of the world’s best business education experience. The instructor of this course Jeanne M. Liedtka is a very accomplished professor and former chief learning officer at United Technologies Corporation. She has done a ton of research in the area of Design Thinking and authored several popular books on this subject. Key Highlights
Duration : 4 weeks, 2-3 hours per week 2. Managing Innovation and Design Thinking Specialization by HEC Paris (Coursera)This specialization teaches students how to incorporate design thinking and creativity into everyday business practices. Students learn how to drive innovation at any stage of business development — from developing an idea to leading a company. They are taught various structured models and techniques that help them to be an innovator and change-maker in any industry. There are following four core courses at the center of this Design Thinking specialization. To earn a certificate of completion, learners must complete these 4 courses and a hands-on final project.
This program includes in-depth analysis of four applied case studies of successful ventures. It is an excellent fit for entrepreneurs, managers and business leaders who want to learn how to design and govern a team, project, and organization. Key Highlights
Duration : 5 months, 6 hours per week 3. Micromasters Program in Design Thinking by Rochester Institute (edX)This Design Thinking Certification program comprises of five distinct six-week courses. Participants are expected to devote 8-12 hours per week to the program, and need to successfully earn a verified certificate in all five courses to earn a final Micromasters certificate. These five courses in the program focus on following:
In the final Design Thinking capstone project, students are required to solve a given problem using the design thinking process and tools learnt throughout the program. Upon successfully completing this program, learners can build on their work by applying to RIT for the master’s degree in professional studies program. They are awarded nine credits for the MicroMasters certificate toward the master’s degree at RIT. Key Highlights
Duration : 7-8 months, 8-12 hours per week 4. Design Thinking in 3 Steps (Udemy)This Design Thinking class breaks the learning into following three parts:
This is a very interactive course that doesn’t just teach the theory of design, it quickly gets to how to do it, with lots of practice. Students work on a real life project from start to finish, which helps them practice the skills of goal-directed Design. This class is suitable for a wide range of professionals, managers, designers, business leaders, entrepreneurs who want to break out of solving problems that same old way. It is a great for those who need to refresh and solidify their understanding of design thinking. Alan Cooper is a pioneer in UX design and his team comprises of highly competent designers and educators. The majority of the course is taught by Teresa Brazen and Sanskriti Ayyar. Alan teaches some of the lectures, offering his perspective on each of the key phases of the design thinking process. Key Highlights
Duration : 1.5 hours on-demand video 5. Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate (IDEO U)Each of these courses are 5 week long and learners need to complete both in order to get their final certificate. Although they can take either or both of these courses separately as well. These IDEO courses offer a very hands-on experience. At the end of this program, not only do learners better understand the social, emotional, and physical needs of their customers, but they are also able to effectively apply the methods and strategies to turn customer needs into human-centered solutions. The first course, Insights for Innovation, focuses on the first phase of design thinking i.e. understanding customer needs. It covers the following:
The second course, From Ideas to Action, dives into the design thinking skills of ideation, prototyping, and iteration. It covers the following major topics:
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Duration : 2-3 months, 4 hours per week 6. Agile Meets Design Thinking by University of Virginia (Coursera)In this course, students learn how to determine what’s valuable to a user early in the process, focus most energy and time on testable narratives about the user and create a strong shared perspective. There are four modules in the course that discuss following topics:
This course is best suited for those who are using agile methods and have some experience working in the digital space. It is a part of following two specializations on Coursera:
The course is taught by Alex Cowan, who has been an entrepreneur and intrapreneur. He is currently teaching at UVA Darden and coaching product teams. His area of expertise is digital innovation. Key Highlights
Duration : 4 weeks, 2-5 hours per week 7. Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation by University of Queensland (edX)This Design Thinking class is a part of Micromasters program in Corporate Innovation. It comprises of 10 weekly modules that cover the following topics.
The course also includes several real world activities that help to develop and enhance participants’ creative problem solving skills. The course is taught by Tim Kastelle, the Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Associate Professor of Innovation Management for the UQ Business School. Tim has worked extensively in innovation management and published widely in leading innovation journals. Key Highlights
Duration : 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week 8. Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship by University of Sydney (Coursera)This course addresses the challenges of intra-organizational tensions or group think that block several creative ideas related to novel products from moving to fruition. It builds on the core concept of design thinking to apply it to advance business strategy and entrepreneurship. It teaches what ‘design strategy’ is, how it differs from traditional design thinking and business strategy, and how it can be used to improve existing or introduce novel products and services. There are 5 weekly modules in this course that cover the following topics:
This course includes two practical case studies of Australia’s newest, most innovative financial institutions, UBank, and the global re-insurance giant, Swiss Re on how they are using design strategy to innovate and solve problems every day. These provide useful insights into the practical application and impact of design thinking strategies. Key Highlights
Duration : 5 weeks, 3-5 hours per week 9. Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector by University of Virginia (Coursera)Social sectors around the world are increasingly using Design thinking to address intractable educational, medical, agricultural, security and transportation issues. This course shares such stories to illustrate how collaborative creativity helps even the most entrenched bureaucracies arrive at innovative solutions. It helps managers understand why adding design thinking to their organizations toolkit is highly important for success. This is a 4 module course designed around four questions: What is, what if, what wows and what works. Each module focuses on the tools, techniques and mindset needed to use design thinking to uncover new and creative solutions in the social sector. Key Highlights
Duration : 4 weeks, 2-4 hours per week 10. Design Thinking Online Courses Free (LinkedIn Learning – Lynda)The design thinking industry is not limited to a specific job profile. These courses have benefitted thousands of learners across various verticles and roles to train in the relevant concepts, techniques and toolkit to create solutions which are user-centered and hence sustainable and successful. Most of these courses are short, beginner to intermediate level and do not have any pre requisites. They have been created by industry experts and educators with lots of experience. Here’re some of the best design thinking certificate courses that you can take on LinkedIn Learning platform:
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Duration : Self-paced 11. IBM’s Enterprise Design Thinking Certification CoursesCurrent courses on offer range from short and specialized (a few hours) to intensive (a 3 to 6 weeks team-based lessons).
IBM is currently offering all of their courses and toolkit activities for free. All one needs to do is create an account to get started. Key Highlights
Duration : Self-Paced 12. Design Thinking for Beginners: Develop Innovative Ideas (Udemy)This course first starts with an introduction to what design thinking is, followed by in-depth look at each step of the design process wrapping with an overview of storytelling and why storytelling is helpful in trying to bring design thinking in organizational setup. It primarily covers the following topics:
Through the course, students work on a real design project. There are lots of activities that go along with each of the lectures that enable students to apply each step of the process to a sample design challenge. Students have access to a workbook containing all the templates needed to complete the design project. This course has been created by Laura Pickel. She has been using and teaching design thinking for several years at organizations like, SAP, IDEO U, Stanford design school etc. Key Highlights
Duration : 1 hour on-demand video |
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