Certificate in Design Thinking (CSM Academy International)
Course Information
Description
Behind every design is a methodology to create the right solution.
Design Thinking is a new dynamic, exciting and proven management concept used by many of the most successful organisations (Apple, Deutsche Bank, etc.). Students aspiring to get management positions in any sector of our society are strongly encouraged to understand how design thinking can become a significant factor in their own industries/ success.
Entry Requirements
- 3 GCE’ N’ Level (including a pass in English)
- NITEC holders
- Secondary School Qualification or Equivalent
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS 4.5 level or equivalent
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Design for Individual, Others and Society
- Introduction to the world of design and design thinking through case studies from design thinking practitioners;
- Collecting, recording and linking of information in a digital scrapbook;
- Understanding the types of design people need and how to make them happy; and
- How does design have an impact on services such as health and education?
Design Thinking Tools
- Tools and techniques to understand and capture user’ specific needs;
- Skills for producing and presenting prototypes.
Design Thinking Processes
- Bringing together all the skills learnt in the first two modules; framing a problem and arriving at the right solution; and
- Project to understand the process of design thinking.
Mode of Delivery
The course is delivered face-to-face, in classroom mode.
Assessment Methodology
Note: In case students fail the main examination of a particular module, they are allowed to sit for ‘One’ supplement assessment with payment of the appropriate fee*. Students are to re-take the module, shall they fail the supplementary examination. Modules are independent of each other.
*Refer to Miscellaneous Fees