Executive Diploma in Design Thinking

Design thinking is a human-centered, process-driven approach to problem-solving that emphasizes creativity and innovation. In business, design thinking is used to develop innovative products, improve customer experiences, and create economically achievable and technologically feasible solutions. It encourages organizations to adopt a fresh perspective on challenges, fostering creativity and collaboration to achieve sustainable transformation. This methodology is increasingly valued in business as it helps drive innovation, address complex problems, and maintain a competitive edge.

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the principles and methodologies of design thinking.

• Learn to apply a human-centered approach to problem-solving.

• Develop creative problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.

• Gain the ability to analyze and address complex organizational challenges.

• Understand how to create solutions that are technologically feasible and economically viable.

• Acquire tools and techniques to drive sustainable transformation within organizations.

This course is suitable for:

• Leaders of innovative teams, or teams that wish to be innovative

• Professionals from startups, Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and the public sector

• Marketing, sales, finance, and project management teams

• Engineers and project team leads who want to be more creative

• Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs

• Teachers and Academicians

• Students

• Product managers and strategy managers

The course is designed to be completed in 2-3 weeks of learning, offering an efficient and focused learning experience.

This diploma provides a structured approach to tackling complex problems by emphasizing empathy, creativity, and collaboration. By learning design thinking methodologies, participants gain the ability to view challenges from fresh perspectives and craft innovative, user-centric solutions. These skills are critical for fostering innovation, improving decision-making, and driving impactful changes in organizations.

Yes, upon successful completion you will have the option to claim a Blockchain-verified certification, enhancing the credibility and recognition of your achievement.

The Executive Diploma in Design Thinking equips you with a sought-after skill set that is highly valued across industries. Proficiency in design thinking opens doors to roles focused on innovation, customer experience, and organizational transformation. This certification also enhances your professional profile, demonstrating your ability to address complex challenges creatively and strategically.

Yes, participants will have continued access to course materials even after completion, allowing for ongoing reference and learning.

The course is self-paced, providing flexibility for learners to manage their schedules and progress at their own pace.

If you don't want to spend years acquiring full degrees, short courses are the ideal approach to enhance your profession. The following are some of the advantages of taking short courses : 

Start learning right away – We don't always have a clear picture of what we want to do or how we want to do it. Short courses might help you get started with your studies.
Improve Your CV - Short courses are a great way to boost your resume. Your new skills from your short courses would be highlighted.
Boost Your Career - They provide a competitive advantage in the job market. Learning a new skill is an excellent method to advance your career.

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Self-Paced learning is purely a digital learning option. The mode of learning is always online. However, learners do not need to set schedules, unlike online courses. As its name implies, Online Self Paced allows learners to learn the desired subject at their own pace. With 24*7 accessibility and information at their fingertips, learners are not restricted to any set schedule. With self-paced learning, you can take short breaks whenever you want, making it easy to retain information. Be it your home couch, at your desk or on the go, the pre-recorded Expert lectures are available whenever you want. Self-Paced learning is the gold standard when it comes to upskilling online. 

You can choose your courses from the different course categories that we are providing. The types of courses we are providing are: Basics, Essential, Mastering, Diploma, Executive Diploma and MBA Essentials.

Learners can access the student portal any time, anywhere, and learn through the videos and essential reading materials available. Additional reading and reference materials are also provided for extra learning.
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Yes, you can retake the quiz.

The certificate can be claimed once you have completed the course by attending all the quizzes and scoring the pass marks.

Yes, the certificates are blockchain verified. Anyone (you, employer etc.) can verify the certificate using the QR code.

No, there is no validity period for claiming the certificate. Any number of certificates can be claimed anytime.

Once the course is completed, there will be a link available in the students portal for downloading the certificate. The certificate can be downloaded as softcopy and if the student requires a hardcopy, they will have to pay for the courier charges.
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Claim your certificates for short courses

Yes, the short courses from UniAthena are absolutely free of cost. We only charge for certificates.

These are professional certification courses and do not carry any credits.

First login with your id and then choose the course you want. Start the course by clicking the “Start Now” option below the course card.

The assessment is carried out through formal quizzes configured throughout the course at chapter levels. The students have to secure a minimum of 50% score to pass.

Yes, you can enrol in more than 1 program simultaneously.

Your progress will be tracked through the quizzes configured in the courses.

You always have lifetime access to the course resources.

Create your account by Signing into a short course. Give your First name, Last name, Email id and password for signing up. Enrol in your course and start learning.

The courses are basically divided into 7 Levels
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Charges applied vary for different courses. Here are the certificate charges: Basics - 50 USD, Essentials - 75 USD, Mastering - 100 USD, Diploma - 150 USD, Executive diploma - 200 USD, MBA essential - 250 USD.

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These courses impart learners with basic general knowledge on the subject so that they can carry out simple tasks. Learners get an overall idea of the subject but they are expected to work and learn under direct supervision in a structured environment.

Essential courses lay stress on the conceptual framework of the course. It helps learners to think beyond the fundamentals of a subject and covers the analytical models, approaches, applications and core terminologies associated with the subject.

Mastering a course equips learners with a practical guide in understanding the critical aspects of a particular subject. It trains learners to develop a skillful approach in identifying and evaluating business metrics that affects the functioning of a business.

Executive diplomas are structured to help business professionals, it offers a combination of fundamentals, strategies and applied business models of the subject. It encourages learners to transform significant insights into a problem solving approach for the business enterprise.