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Design thinking, a human-centred approach to innovation, works on integrating user needs, technological possibilities, and the requirements for business success. When coupled with innovation, it can be a powerful competitive advantage for any business - big and small. It's no wonder that design thinking and innovation capability has become a significant differentiator in today's marketplace!
To meet this demand, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has designed the 16 weeks online Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation. This high-impact programme will enable you to effectively drive innovation, growth, and customer experience with a cutting-edge curriculum and enriching insights from leading IIT Delhi faculty and industry experts
Design thinking can deliver twice as fast the business outcomes to market, 32% higher revenue than traditional organisations, and ultimately outperform the S&P 500 by 211%.
150+ Engaging Video Lectures
15+ Innovative Assignments
10+ Short Quizzes
4 Weekly Office Hours with Faculty
3 Live Faculty Webinars
1 Capstone Adventure Project
Note: The final number of quizzes, assignments, case studies and live lectures will be confirmed closer to the programme start. Details of Weekly Office Hours with Faculty (Online) would be sent to selected participants as part of Academic Orientation.
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Note: Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.
Professor, Centre for Rural Development & Technology
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar has worked in diverse areas including Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, Traditional Knowledge Systems, and Joyous Leadership. He has been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award by IIT Delhi and has taught and conducted research at the Arizona State University as a Fulbrighter. Prof. Chariar is the author of several patents and publications on innovative technologies. A passionate entrepreneur, he serves as the chairman of the IIT Delhi partnered venture Ekam Eco Solutions, and serves as a mentor and advisor to many start-ups, incubators, and accelerators.
Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Design
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Prof. Aditi Singh is an industrial designer and architect with deep experience in product design and innovation, sustainable systems design, and next-gen experience design. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, she has mentored various research and design projects. She is passionate about the intersection of digital and physical spaces and the joy in building human connections with design.
Senior Faculty, Department of Industrial Design
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Prof. Parag Anand is an Industrial Designer with a Master’s Degree in Design from IIT, Delhi and has also trained at the TU Delft in the Netherlands. He has more than twenty years of professional and teaching experience in Product Design. Awarded with two Red Dot Design Awards, his current research focuses on applying next-generation technologies for developing sustainable products and systems.
Participants will be awarded a successful completion certificate from IIT Delhi on scoring at least 60% marks in each of the evaluation components and completion of the Capstone Project. Participants who are unable to score 60% marks or unable to complete the Capstone Project in the evaluation will only be eligible for the participation certificate.
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- All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIT Delhi.
- Only e-certificate will be issued by CEP IIT Delhi.
Programme offered by Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi
Erulearning Solutions Private Limited (a company incorporated in India) is a subsidiary of Eruditus Learning Solutions Pte Ltd (a company incorporated in Singapore), and operates under the brand name of 'Eruditus' and 'Emeritus'.
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