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Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking

Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy

Foster a culture of creative change through Innovation and Design Thinking.

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16 Credits (ECTS)

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Design thinking is a powerful tool for rethinking and revitalizing strategy and for driving organizational performance. By placing customers' needs at the center of a product, service, process, or business model, you can reframe strategic challenges and develop more effective solutions. This program enables you to broaden your strategic perspective, find novel opportunities for innovation, and keep your business moving forward.

  • Get a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking  from Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), Italy
  • GMU accredited by the Ministry of Education, Italy, is a member of the Bologna Process in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and also a NARIC approved university.
  •  It is a 16 ECTS program which is 100% Online with Personal Tutor support.
  • Flexible Payment scheme. No upfront payment, pay per module system.
  • Program Flexibility : Can complete the program in 3-6 months based on the learners pace and time availability. 
     
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$1500 Total Fee

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Flexible Duration

3 - 6 Months

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Certifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking

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Learning

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Awarding Body Accredited By

Ministry of Education, Italy

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Course Modules & Fee

The entire course comprises 2 modules . We follow a Pay as you Go Scheme, which means, you pay per module.

Module Fees

$1000 (500 per module, total 2 modules)

Certification Diploma

$500 (To be paid upon successful completion of the program)

Total Fees

$1500

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$1500 Total Fee

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Flexible Duration

3 - 6 Months

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Certifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking

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Learning

Online
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Awarding Body Accredited By

Ministry of Education, Italy

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Admission requirement

A Degree from an accredited university (or academic equivalent) in any subject.

English Language Proficiency

If you are not a native speaker, you should have an appropriate English proficiency level, e.g. an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent in all bands or possess a bachelor’s degree delivered and assessed in English, or proof of work experience in an English-speaking environment.

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$1500 Total Fee

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Flexible Duration

3 - 6 Months

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Certifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking

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Learning

Online
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Awarding Body Accredited By

Ministry of Education, Italy

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Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At Athena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With Athena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

Athena Global Education has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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$1500 Total Fee

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Flexible Duration

3 - 6 Months

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Certifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking

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Learning

Online
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Awarding Body Accredited By

Ministry of Education, Italy

Take a Free Trial Now

Partners of this Programme

Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy

Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU) is based in Rome, Italy and it is the first Italian Open University recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR). It appears among the 25 top performers worldwide in the categories of the U-Multirank ranking system for open access publications, international joint publications, and regional joint publications

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*All certificate and transcript images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of respective Universities or Awarding Bodies.

Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

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Step 1 :Register for a free trial

Register for a 7-Day Trial and get complete access to the first module of this program for 7 days without any obligations.

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Step 2 :Submit online enrollment form

For Masters & Doctorate Program, you need to make a quick online application. For Certifications & Diplomas, you can enroll directly by making payment for 1st module.

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Step 3 : Pay & Start

Once your applications is approved, you will be able to start right away by making fee payment from your student portal 

Why this Course ?

1 Implement Effective Solutions

This course teaches the learner to apply a design-centered approach enabling him to conceive of radically innovative solutions, deeply understand who the real stakeholders are and what they care about, create a vision, and avoid hazards. You will learn how to apply design thinking techniques and harness your creativity to continuously produce novel solutions to any challenge you face and to assess their effectiveness.

2 Lead Organizational Change

Through this course, the learner can unlock the innovative capacity of the team, solve biggest business challenges and lead organizational change. It teaches you to break free from the traditional mindset, adopt new ways of doing things and initiate real change in your organization.You can fundamentally transform organizational structures, processes and company cultures. You become a successful  innovator, contributor and leader.
 

3 High Demand

Companies today strive for excellence to create the next breakthrough innovation - whether that be to advance technology, stay competitive in the marketplace, or to bring about positive change in society.  Therefore, there is a demand for candidates possessing this qualification with ideas and vision, coupled with the skills to innovate with confidence. 
 

Course Resources

For more detailed information about the course, please click on the links below.

What You Learn

This is your expected skill development and learning from the program

Module 1

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Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Duration: 21-60 days

Understand what it takes to become an Entrepreneur and develop innovative and high-potential business opportunities, relevant for current and aspiring business professionals and entrepreneurs who aim to build their business.

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 8 ECTS

Module 2

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Design Thinking

Duration: 21-60 days

Learn the human centered approach to creative problem solving and gain a deep understanding of the design thinking framework and how it has been used to solve complex business challenges and help professionals and organizations create large scale impact.

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 8 ECTS

How You Learn

Scientifically developed learning pedagogy, which ensures quality and effective learning experience for the learners. We ensure a seamless learning experience for students with varying levels of expertise on the subject matter.

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Video Classes

The well developed customized online video lessons designed by our faculty will lay the foundation for your learning.

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Text Learning Contents

Multi-level learning resources including relevant journal articles, case studies, quizzes developed by our faculty will enhance your learning experience.

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Personal Tutor

One to one personal tutor meetings will clarify your doubts and also provide guidance on your assignments.

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Online Library

You get unlimited access to the online library which consists of a large collection of books, journals, articles, white papers, videos, case studies, and other publications.

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Collaborative Learning

Discussion Forum, webinars, business scenario presentations, debates will extend your learning beyond the curriculum and open a new world before you.

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What You Get

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

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Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking issued by Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy . (view sample)

All certificate and transcript images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of respective Universities or Awarding Bodies.

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It is really easy to start with us. You can register for this course with minimum details and get access to one of the modules of this course for 7 days. During this period, you may enroll in this course by submitting the required documents and making a module fee.

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Course Team

Team Member

Mr. Shiju Philipose

Course Leader

Mr. Philipose is a Post Graduate in Industrial Management with specialization in Organisational Behaviour and is a university rank holder

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Team Member

Bob Sukesh

Student Experience Executive

Mr Bob Sukesh is a (NASSCOM) certified Trainer and specializes in Customer Management. He has a rich working experience with varied global clientele.

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Team Member

Nithin Kurian

Module Presenter

Nithin Kurian is a Design Thinker and Innovator with rich experience in operations, customer success and consultancy in the Ed-Tech Space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in order to be eligible for this course. Additionally, applicants must have adequate proficiency in the English language.
All applicants are required to upload the following documents in order to be eligible for admissions:

1. Proof of having earned a Bachelor's Degree - such as a Degree Certificate. If the documents are not in English,
official translations should be submitted.
2. The final transcript of Bachelor's Degree.
3. A copy of the government-issued photo identity
Follow these steps to formally enroll into the Diploma program by GMU
1. Register on Athena Global Education for a free 7-day trial.
2. Upload all the documents as required under the 'Eligibility Criteria' to the learning portal by clicking on 'Enroll Now' on the learning dashboard.
3. The academic panel will then review your documents and if found to be eligible, send you an 'Admission Offer Letter'.
4. On receiving the 'Admission Offer Letter', you can pay for one module.
5. You can pay for multiple modules together if you like. However, you will be given access to subsequent module content only after completing the previous module.
Once your payment is confirmed, you will be sent an official 'Admission Letter' along with a receipt for the amount paid. You will also get access to the Assignment related documents in the 'Project Details' section.
If you are unsure about your eligibility or if you do not have a Bachelor's degree, then contact us at admissions@uniathena.com and attach the relevant documents in your email. You won't be asked to make a payment until we determine you are eligible to be admitted.
Once you register for the course, you will have access to the learning resources of the first module (or "course" in the American system) where you can access the learning materials and the e-library. Your access to these learning resources will end after 7 days of registration and you will need to enroll for the program by paying fees for the first module. In order to be eligible for admission, you must upload all the eligibility-related documents on the learning portal and subsequently must have received an 'Offer of Admission' letter.
The core resources of the program are video classes and related reading material. Each module is divided into about 50 easy-to-assimilate videos to make your study easier. The video lessons provide you with adequate knowledge to understand the module content.

Apart from the video classes and reading material, you can communicate with instructors and your fellow learners. This is an opportunity for learners to clarify their doubts and get a clear understanding of how to work on the assigned project.

Additionally, you will also be learning from webinars, online library, and participation in the discussion boards, additional learning materials and case studies curated by faculty.
Every learners is assigned a personal tutor for each module in his course, the le can reach out to his/her personal tutor for any academic assistance with his/her learning. Besides, academic assistance, learners are allocated a learners Experience Executive, who will be there to assist learners with any pastoral support (non- academic). You can reach out to your learners support executive on see@athena.edu
Once you have registered for the course, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 6 months.
The minimum duration of the course is defined as 3 months though some exceptions may apply.
Each module must be completed within 60 days of the enrollment date. The shortest time allowed for submission of the assignment is 21 days from the date of enrollment.
The minimum duration of the module is defined as 21 days though some exceptions may apply.
This Diploma is awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), Italy which is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Italy. Besides, GMU is part of the Bologna process of European Union and is a NARIC approved university ensuring international recognition.
No formal convocation ceremony

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