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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of DeliveryFrequency Of Classes
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text BasedWeekdays

Course Overview

An innovative approach is a must-have today for guaranteed success in business survival and growth strategies. The Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management course aims to train individuals to develop the ability to transform products and services to economical alternatives that can be made available to all.

The Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management programme boasts of a human-centric approach to business practices and applying theoretical skills to practical projects with innovation at the root. The curriculum is expansive and aims to enhance the design-thinking and problem-solving skills of the candidates. The certification course will enable the candidates to acquire leadership skills to manage fluid but transformational undertakings.

The five-month-long professional certification – Design Thinking and Innovation Management Programme is offered by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) in collaboration with the Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship (IIMK LIVE). The pioneering course is made available in India by the Department of Science and Technology. 

The Highlights

  • Live Online sessions
  • 5-months course duration
  • Industry-practitioner Faculty
  • Implementation of Project
  • Course completion certificate by IIM Kozhikode
  • Hands-on Training in Collaborative Skills

Important dates

Course Commencement Date

Start Date : 23 Dec, 2024

Programme Offerings

  • Expert Faculty
  • hands-on training
  • project design and implementation
  • Course completion certificate
  • introduction to design thinking process
  • Online Classes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesIIM Kozhikode

The fee for the Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course by Eruditus is a combination of the course price and GST. For the course, candidates need to pay a booking amount of Rs. 22,500 within one week from the selection date. After this, the remaining amount must be paid in two installments of Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 40,000 each.

PC in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course Fee Details

Programme 

Tuition Fees in INR

Live Online Sessions

Rs. 1,02,500 (Plus GST)

Total Fee

Rs. 1,02,500 (Plus GST)


The following installment options are available:-

Instalment 

Amount in INR

Booking Amount

INR 22,500 + GST

Installment 1

INR 40,000 + GST

Installment 2

INR 40,000 + GST

Note: GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged

 Application Fee Details

Instalments

Application Fee in INR

Round 1

INR 2,500 + GST

Round 2

INR 3,000 + GST

Round 3

INR 3,500 + GST


Eligibility Criteria

IIM Kozhikode allows candidates who are graduates or diploma holders in any discipline to apply for the Design Thinking and Innovation Management Professional Programme. Graduates need to have a minimum work experience of one year, whereas diploma holders need to have at least 3 years of work experience. 

What you will learn

InnovativeDesign thinkingProblem Solving AbilityLeadershipCollaboration

Upon completion of the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Training, the candidate will be able to:

  • Boost individual and collaborative skills in design-based problem-solving.
  • Design, develop, and implement an innovative product, service, or process.
  • Manage transformational but fluid undertakings and exhibit leadership.
  • Understand the role of innovation and the implications of digital disruption.
  • Identify and decide the innovation opportunity to pursue.
  • Acquire familiarity with the different tools and techniques for design thinking.

Who it is for

The online Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management is a perfect fit for all individuals who want to adopt an innovation-based approach to transform the future of products and services. These include: 

  • Products and business managers looking for customer-centric products and service
  • Functional/Department heads aiming to improve productivity and efficiency through collaborative innovation
  • Strategists seeking to build and implement an organizational movement to foster innovation at every level
  • Chief Executives wanting to transform their businesses via disruptive innovations
  • Management consultants looking for a holistic approach to solve innovation and consumer-focused problems

The Syllabus

  • Innovation: What & Why?
  • Types of Innovations
  • Strategic Advantages through innovations
  • Digital Disruption and Technology Evolution
  • Innovation Adoption, Diffusion Model

  • NPD Processes
  • Fuzzy Front End (FFE) of Innovation & NPD

  • Design Thinking Tools
  • Empathise
  • Define
  • Ideate
  • Prototype
  • Test
  • When to use Design Thinking and When NOT to
  • Alternatives of Design Thinking

  • Design Thinking, Lean, Agile
  • Industrial Design concepts/aspects in Products
  • Intellectual Property
  • Design Thinking for Sustainability
  • TRIZ

  • Aspects of innovation management
  • Models of innovation management
  • Innovation project life cycle
  • Key success factors and characteristics of a successful innovation project

  • Ideation and Collaboration
  • Bigger Pool of Ideas
  • Inclusive Workplace
  • Framework for collaborative innovation

  • Data Analytics for Innovation
  • Rapid prototyping technologies
  • Designing for growth and scale
  • Interwoven nature of Design, Strategy, and Technology
  • Open innovation

  • Context of the organisation
  • Leadership and Commitment
  • Planning
  • Support
  • Operation
  • Performance evaluation

Instructors

IIM Kozhikode Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I access the online classes on my mobile phone?

Yes, you can if your mobile phone supports the Zoom client since the online classes are conducted using Zoom software application.

2: What are the system specifications for the Professional Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Course?

For the PC in Innovation Management and Design Thinking Course, you need a functional speaker and camera system, a minimum 4GB RAM, internet connection, and the Zoom app. Further, the OS needs to be Mac OS or Windows 8. Mac OS should be 10.7 or higher and Windows should be 8 or higher. The browser can be any of the following alternatives: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+.

3: Why should I take the Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management?

This five-month programme is designed to augment candidates' innovative, creative, design thinking and problem-solving skills. With creative aspects gaining a forefront in business operations- in both start-ups and MNCs, this course will benefit everyone from a graduate to a CEO.

4: What are the features of the Professional Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation Management Programme?

This online course is offered by IIM Kozhikode, one of the premier business management institutions in India. Under this course, candidates will gain access to industry insights provided by our experts with decade’s worth of experience. In addition to this, candidates will also design and implement their projects.

5: What topics does the course cover?

The Professional Certificate in Innovation Management and Design Thinking Programme strategically covers concepts such as aspects and models of innovation management, technologies for rapid prototyping, design thinking tools, performance evaluation, and much more. To learn more, visit the Eruditus website.

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