IIT Delhi's Continuing Education Programme (CEP) is now accepting applications for its sixth certificate program in Design Thinking and Innovation. If you're interested and eligible, you can apply on the official website, iitd.emeritus.org, until September 13.

Course Details

The course spans 20 weeks and commences on December 28. It is entirely online and offers a comprehensive learning experience. This program is tailored for a diverse audience.

Who Should Apply Details
Designers and design engineers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Creative managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
 
Art directors and UX designers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility:Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Entrepreneurs
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Innovation and growth consultants
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Product managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Marketing managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Branding managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Growth managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
R&D managers
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Rural entrepreneurs
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience
Small and medium-sized enterprise professionals
  • Fee: INR 1 lakh + GST
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks
Minimum one year of work experience

Course Modules:

The program comprises 14 modules covering various aspects of design thinking and innovation, including:

Course Modules
Introduction to human-centered design (HCD)
HCD and innovation
Context, environment, and users
Identifying user needs, ideation, and immersion
Storytelling and visualization
Iterative design and sustainability
MVP and NPD (Minimum Viable Product and New Product Development)
Agile design and data-driven innovation
Integrating design, technology, and business
Innovation project lifecycle and innovation management tools
Innovation strategies and taking ideas to market
Designing for change and design for leading

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a completion certificate from IIT Delhi if they score at least 60 percent marks in all evaluation components and complete the capstone project. Those scoring below 60 percent or unable to finish the project will receive a participation certificate.

Certification
Completion certificate for 60% or higher
Participation certificate for below 60%
Successful capstone project completion needed

In essence, Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that focuses on integrating user needs, technological possibilities, and the requirements for business success. It's a transformative skill set that can open doors to new opportunities and creative problem-solving in various industries.