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Design Thinking Practitioner

Are you passionate about solving complex problems and driving innovation? This one-year accredited programme equips you with the coveted skillset of Design Thinking, a powerful framework used by leading companies to understand user needs and develop groundbreaking solutions.

As a Design Thinking Practitioner, you'll learn to immerse yourself in user experiences, building empathy and tackling problems from fresh perspectives. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll unlock your creative potential, generating solutions that transform ideas into reality. This programme equips you with cutting-edge research methods to gather valuable user insights, ensuring your solutions are truly user-centered.

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Course Curriculum

The main focus of the learning in these modules is to build an understanding of human centred

innovation as it applies to design thinking innovative solution creation. These modules function as your launchpad to a world of groundbreaking ideas. We’ll delve into the exciting world of human-centered innovation, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to tackle challenges creatively. Master the innovation cycle, unlock your creative potential, and explore powerful brainstorming techniques to generate game-changing solutions. We’ll also navigate the legal landscape of innovation, ensuring your ideas are protected by copyright and patents.

The important bits

Key Info

  • Course Duration: 1 Year
  • Accreditation: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • Access: Online
  • Start Date: 21 July 2025
  • Cost: R37000.00

What you’ll learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the approach, principles and methodologies of design thinking for innovation.
  • Apply the design thinking process and methodology to stimulate creativity and innovation when designing an innovative solution.
  • Conduct applied ethnographic research to augment engagement with stakeholders and problem analysis.
  • Communicate at different levels using appropriate methods to present ideas.
Learn from top talent

This accredited online certificate is built and taught by design thinking experts who specialise in the field.

Build your skills

Gain both fundamental theory and practical software skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.

Think outside the box

This accredited certificate is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.

Elevate your career

Be recognised with an industry-centric Red & Yellow certification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career

Our courses 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.

Benefits:

Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.

Applicable, practical assignments:

  •       So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.

Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:

  •       Helping you develop your professional network.
  •       Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
  •       Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.

Personalized feedback:

  •       Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.

A dedicated team:

  • Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.

Included in your course:

  • An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
  • Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
  • An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
  • A team of course coordinators to assist you and Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to guide and teach

What is Design Thinking?

Design Thinking is a user-centered problem-solving approach that involves empathy, idea generation, prototyping, and testing to develop innovative solutions.

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.

Melissa Opperman

Melissa Opperman

Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning

- Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. - With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions. - Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.

Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic

Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.

Brands we work with

ABSA
PRIMEDIA
MTN
Company 4
TFG

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