Program Overview

Expert in Design Thinking with Recognition of University Microcredential in Design Thinking

The Design Thinking process begins by defining a challenge, and this course challenges students to discover their potential. Design thinking transforms the way products, services, processes, and company strategies are developed by making individuals think like designers.

Presentation

Design thinking is based on the fact that learning occurs when moving away from familiarity and accepting uncertainty. Challenges and brilliant ideas arise when taking risks and going out of one's comfort zone. This course will challenge standards of thought and behavior, generating new meanings and stimulating cognitive, emotional, and sensory aspects.

Objectives

The general objective is to provide students with basic methods and techniques for solving problems creatively. Specific objectives include:

• Knowing the principles and fundamentals of Design Thinking
• Teaching students to find solutions and design products, services, and business models focused on customer needs
• Managing different tools and techniques of Design Thinking
• Applying the Design Thinking method to service design and circular design
• Instructing students in the use of dynamics for innovation management
• Enhancing professional knowledge through creativity

Competences

According to the microcredential, competences include:

• Thinking creatively and innovatively
• Designing systems and products
• Advising on sustainability solutions According to the expert title, competences include:
• Knowledge, application, and facilitation of the Design Thinking Process
• Knowledge, application, and facilitation of the Service Design process
• Knowledge, application, and facilitation of the Circular Design process
• Identifying and developing effective dynamics and tools according to business challenges

Programme

The course has a total of 10 credits and is taught online. Modules include:

• Module I: The Design Thinking facilitation exercise and its method
• Module II: Dynamics, techniques, and tools for facilitating innovation processes through Design Thinking
• Module III: Service Design
• Module IV: Circular Design
• Module V: Final degree project

Recipients

This training is aimed at students with a previous university degree, as well as those without a degree, including:

• Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Double Degree with a maximum of 30 ECTS credits
• Students with work experience in the field
• Students with foreign qualifications

Academic Management and Faculty

The faculty consists of tenured university professors and doctors with over 20 years of experience in teaching and research.

Duration and Development

The course lasts 3 months, with 10 ECTS credits. Synchronous classes are taught every Friday, and asynchronous teaching is carried out through the University's Virtual Classroom.

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

• Start date: September 27, 2024
• Pre-registration period: May 22, 2024, to September 09, 2024
• Enrollment Deadline: September 10, 2024, to September 20, 2024
• Title price: 800 Euros
• Number of places: 20

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit scanned documentation, including:

• National Identity Document or equivalent
• University Degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided
• Any other required documents