Get Creative with People to Solve Problems

Online Course

Future Learn
Get Creative with People to Solve Problems

What is the course about?

Get Creative with People to Solve Problems
The course Get Creative with People to Solve Problems is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Have you ever had a digital problem that you didn’t know how to solve? Get acquainted with the five stages of design thinking.

Course description
  • Find effective resolutions to digital problems using design thinking
  • 2 weeks
  • Design thinking is a particular type of problem-solving based around the principle of user-centred design.
  • The five stages are: understand the problem, devise a sample solution, improve that solution, test the solution, review the outcome.
  • On this course, you’ll learn why this method of thinking is effective, how to use it, and which jobs use the process.
  • You’ll also become familiar with how to collect the right information and data to prove a solution can work in the real world.
  • Gain a practical insight into user-centred design (an iterative design process in which designers focus on the users and their needs in each phase of the design process)
  • Explore the use of design thinking methods
  • Hear from others about how they use user-centred design
  • Experiment with design thinking through a series of simple activities
  • Identify the kinds of problem that can be solved with user-centred design
  • Summarise the activities needed to run a successful user-centred design project
  • Develop a user-centred design mindset to approach a problem
  • Apply the Design Thinking process to a real-world problem
  • Investigate how making a testing rough prototypes helps improvement
  • Collect information and data that help prove a solution will work in the real world
  • This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
  • This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
  • The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
  • You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
  • University of Leeds
  • As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
  • Institute of Coding
  • The Institute of Coding is a family of learners, businesses and educators creating a new way to develop the digital skills needed at work and beyond.

Prerequisites & Facts

Get Creative with People to Solve Problems

Course Topic

Business & Management, IT & Computer Science, Management & Leadership, Professional Development

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Get Creative with People to Solve Problems

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: University of Leeds
Topic: Business & Management, IT & Computer Science, Management & Leadership, Professional Development