Design Thinking and Innovation
Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Innovation Lead
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NQF Level:
4
Credits:
160
Minimum Duration:
1.5 Years (3 Semesters)
Faculty:
Information, Communication & Future Technologies
Department:
AI, Robotics & Computer Science
Accreditation Authority:
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Lead the Future of Innovation with Our Design Thinking Innovation Lead Qualification!
This qualification prepares individuals to inspire, guide, and implement creative problem-solving initiatives. It equips learners with skills in ethnographic research, design thinking, and leadership to foster innovation and strategic growth within organizations.
Why Choose This Qualification?
The program emphasizes leading design thinking methodologies to solve human-centred challenges. Graduates are equipped to engage stakeholders, lead innovation initiatives, and drive impactful solutions.
Admission Requirements.
Applicants must have:
- An NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant industry experience may qualify through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- An NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant industry experience may qualify through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Qualification Structure.
The qualification consists of knowledge, practical skills, and work experience modules delivered over three semesters:
- Semester 1: Human-Centred Innovation, Positive Psychology, Applied Ethnographic Research.
- Semester 2: Innovation Coaching, Research to Inform Design Thinking Processes.
- Semester 3: Innovation Leadership, Creative Innovation Solution Design.
- Semester 1: Human-Centred Innovation, Positive Psychology, Applied Ethnographic Research.
- Semester 2: Innovation Coaching, Research to Inform Design Thinking Processes.
- Semester 3: Innovation Leadership, Creative Innovation Solution Design.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will:
- Lead ethnographic research and immerse in problem contexts.
- Guide teams to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Apply design thinking to foster creativity and innovation.
- Lead ethnographic research and immerse in problem contexts.
- Guide teams to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Apply design thinking to foster creativity and innovation.
International Comparability.
The qualification aligns with Canada’s Graduate Certificate in Human-Centred Design and Australia’s Graduate Certificate in Service Design, emphasizing accessibility and broader applications across industries.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
This programme offers flexible delivery options:
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study.
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study.
Career Opportunities.
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Innovation Consultant
- Design Strategist
- Product Innovation Lead
- UX Lead
- Business Transformation Leader
- Innovation Consultant
- Design Strategist
- Product Innovation Lead
- UX Lead
- Business Transformation Leader
Articulation Options.
Articulation pathways include:
- Horizontal: FET Certificate: Graphic Web Design and Multimedia, NQF Level 4.
- Vertical: National Certificate: N6: Art and Design, NQF Level 5.
- Diagonal: Diploma in Information Technology, NQF Level 6.
- Horizontal: FET Certificate: Graphic Web Design and Multimedia, NQF Level 4.
- Vertical: National Certificate: N6: Art and Design, NQF Level 5.
- Diagonal: Diploma in Information Technology, NQF Level 6.
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