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National Certificate in Design Techniques Specialising in Design Thinking
Design thinking goes beyond graphic design − it’s a new way of thinking that puts users first, builds empathy and transforms the way you do business through better prototyping, testing and solutions.
In this SETA-accredited, fully-online 12-month programme, you’ll get a thorough understanding of the importance of building empathy with consumers and users, and learn techniques to think about problems from diverse angles and how to use creativity and critical thinking to drive innovation and improve teams and organisations.
You’ll also learn how to use swift prototyping and testing to identify and formulate the most appropriate solutions for difficult problems and market needs. No design background required!
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Master a new way of empathy led problem solving for businesses
Design Thinking is an empathy-led set of practices to explore problems more robustly, and uncover better solutions that can be prototyped and implemented. Some of the world’s leading brands, such as Apple, Google, Samsung and GE, have rapidly adopted the Design Thinking approach, and the field of Design Thinking is being taught at leading universities around the world, including Stanford, Harvard and MIT.
Learn from top talent
This qualification is built and taught by Design Thinking experts who understand the value this discipline brings to business.
Build your skills
Understand and apply stronger decision making skills that are crucial for the next generation of work.
Think outside the box
This qualification is ideal for people who want to create and nurture empathy with users, using creative thinking to create new solutions.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow qualification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow qualifications are made to future-proof your career
Our qualifications are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
What you’ll learn:
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Course curriculum:
Module 01
Discover & Define with Design Thinking
Module 02
Create & Test with Design Thinking
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Thank you Team Red & Yellow for the knowledge. It’s only been a few months and I can see a difference in the way I think regarding advertising and marketing in the digital realm.