IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Programme with Generative AI Integration

IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Programme with Generative AI Integration

2 mins readComment FOLLOW US
Sanjana
Sanjana Surbhi
Assistant Manager
New Delhi, Updated on Oct 9, 2024 14:54 IST

IIT Delhi has launched a five-month online Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation, designed to empower professionals by merging design thinking principles with creativity. Know details here

IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Programme

IIT Delhi Launches Design Thinking and Innovation Programme

To meet the rising demand for innovative problem-solving, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has introduced its Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation. This five-month online course aims to empower professionals by blending established design thinking principles with creativity and frugal innovation skills. Designed to address the growing need for innovation-driven strategies, the programme equips participants with essential skills to remain competitive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation

The Design Thinking and Innovation Programme is tailored for creative managers, product developers, entrepreneurs, business consultants, and senior executives responsible for driving innovation and delivering impactful, customer-centric solutions. Beyond the traditional design thinking process empathising, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing the programme incorporates two classes on Generative AI. This addition equips participants with tools to boost creativity, streamline processes, and produce faster, more effective solutions.

Participants will engage with a curriculum designed for today’s innovators, covering essential topics such as Human-Centred Design (HCD) for addressing real-world user needs, Iterative Design and Sustainability for continuous innovation, and Agile Design and Data-Driven Innovation for creative problem-solving. They will also master Prototyping and Ideation techniques, along with Storytelling and Visualization skills to effectively communicate their ideas. This comprehensive curriculum equips professionals with the skills necessary to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Highlights

The programme spans five months of immersive online learning, beginning on December 20, 2024, and includes over 150 engaging video lectures, more than 15 innovative assignments, 10 quizzes, and a Capstone Adventure Project. Participants will benefit from Generative AI Masterclasses, which focus on AI-driven innovation, ethical AI usage, and product development.

Additionally, there is an optional campus immersion opportunity, allowing participants to attend two on-campus sessions at IIT Delhi for enhanced networking and direct faculty interactions. The programme culminates in a final capstone project, where participants can apply their design thinking skills to tackle complex real-world challenges.

Q:   Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?

A:

The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA. 

Q:   Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?

A:

Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.

Q:   How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?

A:

The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.

Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years). 

A standout feature of the programme is its two masterclasses on Generative AI, where participants will dive deep into how AI can transform design thinking processes. They will apply AI-driven insights for product development, customer experience design, and business innovation, equipping them to generate creative solutions more efficiently and make a significant impact in the marketplace.

Led by Professor Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar, an award-winning expert in Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, and Traditional Knowledge Systems, the programme offers the guidance of a seasoned leader in the field of sustainable innovation. With over two decades of experience, including entrepreneurial ventures like Ekam Eco Solutions, Prof. Chariar will provide participants with insights into integrating design thinking with advanced AI tools, helping them drive impactful and sustainable innovation.

Read More

Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com

About the Author
author-image
Sanjana Surbhi
Assistant Manager

Sanjana Surbhi has over five years of experience in the online education sector. Drawing from her tenure with ed-tech companies, she infuses her work with a wealth of knowledge from the education realm, lending an i... Read Full Bio

Next Story