IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Certificate Programme

IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Certificate Programme

Last Updated Oct - 09 - 2024, 04:47 PM | Source : News18 | Visitors : 18

IIT Delhi introduces a five-month online Certificate Program in Design Thinking and Innovation starting December 20, 2024. The course focuses on equipping profe
IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Certificate Programme

  

A Certificate Program in Design Thinking and Innovation has been introduced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The start date of this five-month online course is December 20, 2024. According to an official press release from the IIT, the course has been created to give professionals the skills they need to remain competitive in the quickly changing digital landscape of today.

Applications are open for the course from creative managers, product developers, entrepreneurs, business consultants, and senior executives who are in charge of spurring innovation and coming up with powerful, customer-focused solutions. Professor Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar, a distinguished authority in Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, and Traditional Knowledge Systems, will serve as its leader.

The Design Thinking and Innovation Programme will offer two classes on Generative AI, offering participants tools to enhance creativity, streamline processes, and deliver faster, more effective solutions, the official press release stated.

The programme includes Human-Centred Design (HCD) for addressing real-world user needs, Iterative Design and Sustainability to foster continuous innovation, and Agile Design and Data-Driven Innovation for leveraging data in creative problem-solving. Furthermore, participants will be taught Prototyping and Ideation techniques and learn Storytelling and Visualisation to effectively communicate their ideas, the IIT added.

“A standout feature of the programme is its two masterclasses on Generative AI, where participants will dive deep into how AI can transform design thinking processes. They will apply AI-driven insights for product development, customer experience design, and business innovation, equipping them to generate creative solutions more efficiently and make a significant impact in the marketplace,” IIT Delhi said.

“The programme places a strong emphasis on practical application, offering participants the chance to work on real-world projects in collaboration with industry partners. This hands-on experience ensures that participants are not only equipped with theoretical knowledge but are also ready to apply cutting-edge AI tools and design thinking strategies to actual business challenges. By working on these real-

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