Design Thinking Practitioner

DESIGN THINKING PRACTITIONER

  • NQF: 4
  • SAQA ID. 118705
  • CREDITS:  100

What is a Design Thinking Practitioner? 

Design thinking is an approach to problem-solving in which the practitioner seeks to understand a potential product or service’s end user, including their goals, challenges, and aspirations. 

Did you know? 

Design thinking is the future and it has taken the business world by storm in recent years, with business schools and companies recognizing how this innovative approach can revolutionise the way we approach solving problems. 

COURSE OVERVIEW

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Design Thinking Practitioner. Design Thinking Practitioners apply design thinking approaches and methodologies to understand and address complex challenges and to collaboratively create innovative solutions that address human needs. They immerse themselves in the environment and context of the problem and approach it from multiple perspectives and collaboratively analyse, synthesise, and make sense of data to inform the development of relevant and innovative solutions. 

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Career Fields

Design Thinking Practitioner
UX Designer
Co-Creator
Team Leader: Design Thinking
PROGRAMME TITLE
NQF
SAQA ID
CREDITS
DESIGN THINKING PRACTITIONER
4
118788
160
Admission Requirements
  • NQF Level 3 qualification.

Certification and Examination 

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 Practitioner from the QCTO.  

EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates. It is an integral and critical component of QCTO’s quality assurance system, as it ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part-qualifications and trades is standardised, consistent and credible. Qualifying for External Assessment: To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.

Duration and Work-Integrated Learning

The programme duration is 1 year on a full-time basis.

Study Materials
  • Prescribed textbook lists will be provided by the academic department at your campus. Students will receive electronic versions of the study guides for this programme. Study material is also available online on the learner management system, Moodle. 

Pricing

Enquire at the Berea College of Technology campus for a current programme pricelist. 

Additional Costs

Enquire at the Berea College of Technology campus for a current programme price list.

or more information on this course and further study options, visit www.bct.ac.za 

WHAT IS THIS COURSE ?

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 PRACTITIONER

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