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7.38% CAGR
The Design Thinking market was worth USD 7,404.29 million in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.38% to reach USD 11,352.7 million by 2028
Design-Driven Success
Companies embrace design thinking to innovate, improve customer experiences, and explore new growth prospects through collaborative problem-solving
This course explores creativity in problem-solving and applying design thinking in various business tasks. It helps develop creative skills, encourages collaboration, and applies evidence-based approaches to address diverse challenges. It offers professional growth opportunities, equipping learners to identify and solve problems through structured processes and innovative ideas. The course enhances individual and group capacities, fostering confidence in applying creative skills to real-world scenarios for effective communication and implementation.
After successful completion of Creativity, Problem Solving and Design Thinking Certification course, you will receive an industry recognised certificate of achievement from University of Cambridge Online.
Creative problem solving is increasingly recognised as the most sought-after skill in business. This is true across a wide range of industries, and across both private and public sectors. Entrepreneurs, employees, managers, and leaders are all required to find valuable opportunities, generate and develop new ideas and then trial and implement innovative solutions. These processes can be modelled on design activities, where key stakeholders are identified and designed for through processes of research, ideation and prototyping. This is all equally applicable to the development of strategies, products, processes and a variety of socio-technical systems.
This course will help you to learn about the role of creativity in problem solving, and the application of design thinking to different business tasks. You will discover the characteristics of difficult problems, the thinking skills that are used to address them and the various biases that need to be overcome. Through the course content and activities, you will recognise and develop your creative skills, gaining confidence in them and in your capacity to develop them further. This applies not just to individual work, but also to group work, where diverse perspectives and skills can be leveraged.
The course offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, whether you are looking to advance in your current role or change roles or sectors. Through the course, you will apply a structured process to identifying problems and generating wide-ranging solution ideas before selecting and developing one (or more) for communication and implementation. You will have the opportunity to practice these skills in various course-specific scenarios, and also to a project that is relevant to your own professional context. The course is highly interactive, and you will be encouraged, through individual and collaborative work, to apply and manage a selection of evidence-based creative approaches.
This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 48 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. Cambridge Advance Online accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
By the end of the course, you will have a broad understanding of the application of creative approaches, processes and tools, including how to:
Creativity, Problem Solving, and Design Thinking are interconnected concepts that involve innovative approaches to finding solutions and generating ideas to address complex challenges. Here's a brief explanation of each:
These three concepts often complement each other and are widely used in various domains, including business, technology, education, product development, marketing, and social innovation. By integrating creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking, individuals and teams can tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions that cater to the needs of users and customers effectively.
The scope of Creativity, Problem Solving, and Design Thinking is vast and extends across various domains and industries. These skills are highly valued in today's dynamic and competitive world, where organizations seek innovative solutions and strategic thinkers to address complex challenges. Here are some key aspects of their scope:
You will benefit from this course, if you are a:
Our certificated courses reflect the Cambridge experience and values, with low student to tutor ratios and academically rigorous standards. Our learning model is designed to help you advance your skills and specialise in emerging areas that address global challenges. We will help you build your network through an engaging and impactful learning journey that encourages collaboration. Courses are delivered in weekly modules, allowing you to plan your time effectively. The assessment criteria will be presented to you at the start of the course, so you can approach your studies with confidence and motivation, knowing what is expected of you and how to meet those expectations.
Throughout your online learning experience, you will have access to your course tutor, who will help facilitate your learning and provide you with support and guidance during your studies. You can interact with your tutor through a range of media, such as live sessions, discussion forums, email or canvas messaging.
Each course includes a balance of:
The value of Creativity, Problem Solving, and Design Thinking Certification lies in the recognition and validation of the skills and knowledge acquired in these essential areas. Here are some key benefits of earning such a certification: