What is a Design Thinking Practitioner?
Design thinking is an approach to problem-solving in which the practitioner seeks to understand a potential product or service’s end user, including their goals, challenges, and aspirations.
Did you know?
Design thinking is the future and it has taken the business world by storm in recent years, with business schools and companies recognizing how this innovative approach can revolutionise the way we approach solving problems.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Design Thinking Practitioner. Design Thinking Practitioners apply design thinking approaches and methodologies to understand and address complex challenges and to collaboratively create innovative solutions that address human needs. They immerse themselves in the environment and context of the problem and approach it from multiple perspectives and collaboratively analyse, synthesise, and make sense of data to inform the development of relevant and innovative solutions.
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Admission Requirements
- NQF Level 3 qualification.
Certification and Examination
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Practitioner from the QCTO.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates. It is an integral and critical component of QCTO’s quality assurance system, as it ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part-qualifications and trades is standardised, consistent and credible. Qualifying for External Assessment: To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.
Duration and Work-Integrated Learning
The programme duration is 1 year on a full-time basis.
Study Materials
- Prescribed textbook lists will be provided by the academic department at your campus. Students will receive electronic versions of the study guides for this programme. Study material is also available online on the learner management system, Moodle.
Pricing
Enquire at the Berea College of Technology campus for a current programme pricelist.
Additional Costs
Enquire at the Berea College of Technology campus for a current programme price list.
or more information on this course and further study options, visit www.bct.ac.za
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ?
Knowledge Modules
Human Centred Innovation
Design Thinking Fundamentals
Collaboration
Fundamentals of Positive Psychology for Design Thinking
Research to Inform Design Thinking Processes
Benefits of Design Thinking
Innovation Leadership for Design Thinking
Coaching Workshops for Design Thinking
Introduction to Project Management for Design Thinking
Introduction to Design Thinking Governance, Legislation and Ethics
4IR and Future Skills
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Technology and Utilisation
Practical Skill Modules
Conduct Applied Ethnographic Research
Lead Group Interaction for Innovative Solutions
Apply Design Thinking for Innovation Principles and Methodologies
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Technology and Utilisation
Apply Ethics and Effectiveness in the Workplace
Work Experience Modules
Applied Ethnographic Research
Design Thinking Innovation Coaching
Creative Innovation Solution Design
DESIGN THINKING PRACTITIONER
Centre for Student Relations (CSR)
The Centre provides a free online service to students who require additional academic and personal support.
