IIT Delhi launches certificate programme in design thinking & innovation | Education News
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi today launched a certificate programme in Design Thinking and Innovation. This five-month online programme will start on December 20 and aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The Design Thinking and Innovation programme is drafted for managers, product developers, entrepreneurs, business consultants, and senior executives. Interested students will have to pay Rs 1,10,000 + GST and they will receive a certificate from IIT Delhi upon successful completion of the programme.
This programme focuses on defining, ideating, prototyping, testing, generative AI, Human-Centred Design (HCD), iterative design and sustainability, agile design and data-driven innovation, as mentioned in the press release.
Key Components:
— Video lectures, assignments, quizzes
— 1 Capstone Adventure Project. Participants will work on a final capstone project that allows them to apply the full range of design thinking skills to solve complex real-world challenges.
— Generative AI masterclasses: Focused sessions on AI-driven innovation, ethical AI usage, and product development.
Participants will have the option to attend two on-campus sessions at IIT Delhi for further networking and direct interactions with faculty.
Led by Professor Vijayaraghavan M Chariar, an award-winning expert in Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, and Traditional Knowledge Systems, the programme offers the guidance of a seasoned leader in the field of sustainable innovation. With over two decades of experience, including entrepreneurial ventures like Ekam Eco Solutions, Prof. Chariar will provide participants with insights into integrating design thinking with advanced AI tools, helping them drive impactful and sustainable innovation, claimed the press release.
