Design Thinking: Discovery Tools
This course is part of Design Thinking Specialization.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
11 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Design Thinking Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Learn to use key design thinking tools for idea generation
Connect with customers on a deeper human level
Develop creative thinking skills for problem-solving
Master stakeholder mapping and journey mapping techniques
Create effective personas and value chain analyses
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches the most important tools from human-centered design for generating innovative ideas. Students learn practical methods including stakeholder mapping, journey mapping, personas, value-chain analysis, job-to-be-done frameworks, and ethnographic interviews. The course emphasizes connecting with customers on a human level, moving beyond surface-level feedback to understand deeper needs and behaviors. Through expert instruction from the Darden School of Business, participants develop essential skills for creative problem-solving and customer insight.
Stakeholder Map
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Job to be Done and Ethnographic Interviews
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Journey Map
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Personas
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Value Chain Analysis
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Design Thinking Specialization
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