IIT Delhi Introduces Certificate Program in Design Thinking and Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is set to unlock the power of creativity by offering a Certificate Program in Design Thinking and Innovation. This program will harness participants with the power of design thinking and innovation to drive growth, create customer-centric solutions, and stay ahead in this competitive field.

IIT Delhi’s certification program is a 20-week-long online program starting on 28 December 2023.  This program is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in the world of innovation and customer-focused design.

Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation in which it integrates human needs, technological possibilities, and business requirements. IIT Delhi has recognized the importance of this field and is set to empower participants to drive innovation, and growth, and improve customer experiences with a cutting-edge curriculum and insights from IIT Delhi faculty and industry experts.

This program will cover a wide range of modules each focusing on various aspects of design thinking and innovation such as human-centered design innovation strategies, and taking ideas to market. The modules that will be taught throughout the program include

• 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
• 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
• Design for Leading

Who should enroll in the IIT Delhi program?

The program is designed for a diverse range of professionals including

• Designers and Design engineers, creative managers, art directors, and UX designers seeking expertise in developing customer-centric solutions.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to scale their businesses and create a social impact.
• Innovation and growth consultants aiming to enhance their clients’ businesses.
• Product, Marketing, Branding, Growth, and R&D managers interested in using design thinking to develop innovative products for business impact.
• Senior managers and business heads responsible for driving innovation
• And rural entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and development sector professionals.

What are the benefits of joining the program?

The program features over 150 engaging recorded video lectures, 15 innovative assignments, 10 short quizzes, two weekly office hours with faculty, three live faculty webinars, and a capstone adventure project.  It offers a chance to learn from industry experts and IIT Delhi faculty to gain practical insights into design thinking and innovation.

Apart from that, participants who score at least 60% marks in each evaluation component and complete the capstone project will receive a successful completion certificate from IIT Delhi. Participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a participation certificate.

What are the eligibility criteria to join the IIT Delhi program?

Individuals who wish to enroll in this program should have a graduate degree or a diploma from a recognized university in any discipline. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in their most recent qualification and a minimum of one year of work experience in the private sector, government, NGO, entrepreneurship, or self-employment as of 28 December 2023 is desirable.

Checklist for the IIT Delhi program

• Commencement date: 28 December 2023
• Duration: 20 weeks
• Program fee: INR 100000 with additional GST charges