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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification programme is a programme which enhances the design thinking of the candidates. The aim of this course is to make the candidate think outside of the box to uncover the points and to innovate from regular thinking.
Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course also focuses on the MicroMasters programme to teach the candidates how to use simple methodologies for research which includes active listening. Active listening helps the candidate to understand the target audience in order to identify their needs. Special importance is given to observation and interviewing as they are the key methods to understand the user’s viewpoint and experience.
Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course is a certification programme where a verified and shareable certificate is provided. The logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor are carried on the certificate. This certificate adds a glow to the candidates’ curriculum vitae. This will bring them a great job opportunity. Candidates who are willing to start or restart their career can benefit from Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification. Scholarships are also provided to eligible candidates.
EdX provides two varied enrolment options; verified mode by paying the fee and audit track for free of cost. In the audit track, the students will have access to the course only for a limited period of time.
The Highlights
- 6 weeks of course length
- Only 8-12 hrs per week efforts required
- Certificate provided by RITx institution
- Video transcript available
- Self-paced course
- Online program
- Sharable and verified certificate
- Scholarship is given
Programme Offerings
- quizzes
- activities
- videos
- Discussion Forums
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 28076 | yes | RIT |
- The candidates can continue Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification for free but they will not be awarded a certificate.
- They can shift themselves to the verified course by paying a Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem fee of Rs. 28,076
Fee category | Amount in Rs. |
Certification fee | Rs. 28,076 |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
The candidates who have completed THINK501x can attend the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification course.
Certification Qualifying Details
The candidates applying for the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem online course can obtain a certificate upon completion by maintaining a score of 80% or more in the final score of the course grade. If the candidates have registered for the verified track, they will be awarded a certificate on having the above-mentioned score and clearing the final exam conducted by the institution.
What you will learn
The learners will learn and understand the following concepts by completing the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem training:
- The candidates will start to recognize the responsibility of the user to context and several circumstances such as environments, products, and services.
- They will also understand the new way of approach to solving the problem.
- They will learn to plan the research activities to collect and analyze the data from the user's viewpoint.
- The candidates will find creative methods for user needs.
- The candidates will be able to learn about the core research methods and their applications.
- They will learn the skills to handle and analyze data.
Admission Details
To join the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem program, the candidates should follow the below steps
Step 1: The candidate must have an edX account to attend the course.
Step 2: If the candidate is new to the platform, he/she must create an account by registering using email or Facebook or Google, or Microsoft account.
Step 3: They must sign in to the website.
Step 4: The participants can search for the course in the search bar and click “Enrol”.
Step 5: They can attend the course as an audit track i.e as a free course.
Step 6: If the candidate requires a certificate, then he/she must shift to a verified track by clicking “Upgrade Now”.
Step 7: The candidate can apply any coupon if available on the website to avail of the discount and click on “Place order”.
Step 8: After successful completion of payment, they can attend the course.
The Syllabus
- Question Defining
- Identify research participants
- Research ethics
- Quantitative research
- Collaging
- Handling data
- Artifact analysis
Evaluation process
The candidate needs to give a final exam to get a verified certificate from the RITx institution with the logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor.
Instructors
RIT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, the audit and verified track are different. The audit track students will not receive a certificate at the end of the course whereas the verified track registered students will be awarded a certificate.
The candidates can sign in to the edX account and search for the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course. They can pay the fees by online methods like net banking, master cards, and debit cards.
No, the course duration for both verified and audit tracks students are the same. The program duration is 6 weeks.
The candidates who have registered for the verified track of Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem will get a certificate with the signature of the instructor and the institution's logo. Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certificate is more valuable in the market and creates more opportunities.
No, the candidates from Iran, Cuba, and the Crimea region of Ukraine will not be able to register for this course. But candidates from other countries and regions except those mentioned above can join the course.
Yes, the Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem syllabus is a self-paced course so that the candidates feel easy to attend the course at any time from anywhere.
Yes, Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem online certification course is available on mobile phones. Candidates can sign on the website through mobiles, laptops, and computers. Mobile adaptable apps are also available for edX platforms.
No, not all candidates are eligible for the scholarships provided by this platform. Please visit the website to know more about the eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
Yes, the candidates should have completed the THINK501x course offered by edX. This helps the candidates to understand the concepts of the course in-depth and better.
The candidates need to have a good internet connection in their device to attend the course as it is an online program.