Ideas Transformed into Meaningful Innovation
Innovative Solutions Designed for Real-World Impact
Course Type
Occupational Certificate
Course Start
January 2027
Venue
Berea Tech
Course Times
09h00 to 17h00
Course Duration
2 Years
Virtual Classroom
Available Online
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE
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DESIGN THINKING INNOVATION LEAD
Unleash Your Creative Genius in the Workplace
Prepare to revolutionise problem solving and address needs with the exciting Design Thinking Innovation Lead course. Discover how to immerse yourself in complex challenges, approach them from various angles, and collaboratively analyse data to craft relevant and innovative solutions. As design thinking gains prominence in the business world, this course empowers you to coach teams, applying these methodologies to tackle contemporary business challenges.
Thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking design innovation career landscape.
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Occupational Certificate pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
Knowledge Modules:
- Human Centred Innovation
- Design Thinking Fundamentals
- Collaboration
- Fundamentals of Positive Psychology for Design
Thinking - Research to Inform Design Thinking Processes
- Benefits of Design Thinking
- Innovation Leadership for Design Thinking
- Coaching Workshops for Design Thinking
- Introduction to Project Management for Design
Thinking - Introduction to Design Thinking Governance,
Legislation and Ethics - 4IR and Future Skills
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Computer
Technology and Utilisation
Practical Skill Modules:
- Conduct Applied Ethnographic Research
- Lead Group Interaction for Innovative Solutions
- Apply Design Thinking for Innovation Principles and
Methodologies - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Computer
Technology and Utilisation - Apply Ethics and Effectiveness in the Workplace
Work Experience Modules:
- Applied Ethnographic Research
- Design Thinking Innovation Coaching
- Creative Innovation Solution Design
- Design Thinking Champions – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R500 000 a year
- Design Thinking Practitioner – Pay Estimate: +/- R230 000 to R600 000 a year
- Design Thinking Innovation Specialist – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R500 000 a year
- Design & Innovation Coach – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R600 000 a year
You may enter the programme, with:
- NQF Level 4 qualification
Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Innovation Lead from the QCTO. All Examinations are set and administered by Berea College of Technology.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
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