Design Kit | The Course for Human-Centered Design
Check out this amazing online seven-week Course for Human-Centered Design from IDEO.org and Acumen. The next round begins on April 26th. Start gathering your design team and register today!
Since 2013, IDEO.org has partnered with Acumen to offer this course for those interested in learning about and practicing the human-centered design process. Join the over 100K individuals from 148 countries that have already embarked on their learning experience and become part of our flourishing community of innovative problem solvers.
To learn more about how this course works check out the details below or visit the course platform and register at:
Remember class begins April 26th!
See more information below.
How does the course work? This course is designed with a group-guided learning structure. This means that in order to participate, you’ll need to form a team of between two and six people. Once you have your team, you’ll meet each week to learn the human-centered design process via reading and workshop materials that we’ve created for you. Along the way, you’ll also tackle a social sector design challenge in your own community.
How much does the course cost? The Course for Human-Centered Design is free!
When does the course start and how long does it last? The course begins on April 26, 2016 and is designed to be conducted over a minimum of seven weeks. However, you can also choose to do the course over a longer period of time if a different pace is right for your team.
Do I have to take the course as a group? Yes, we strongly suggest completing course materials as a group rather than individually. After all, human-centered design is all about collaboration! Additionally, we recommend finding a group that you can meet with in-person. If you’re unsure of who will be in your group—don’t worry! You can peruse our online learning platform to connect with others in your location.
Can IDEO.org help me find my group? Unfortunately given the large size of these courses, and the small size of our team, we are unable to help course takers find design team members. However, there will be a discussion section on the course platform when the course opens that can help connect you with other registered course takers!
Do I need to be a designer to sign-up for the course? This is an entry-level course and does NOT require any prior design experience.
What if I’ve taken the course already? Human-centered design is all about practice, practice, practice! We encourage you to join us again in honing your human-centered design skills.
Who else is taking the course? You’ll join teams from around the world taking this course as part of the leadership classes offered by Acumen. Last year, many participants found it valuable to take the course with coworkers and explore how human-centered design can add new perspectives to their work—whether it be applied to nonprofits, social enterprises, educational institutions, or international aid organizations. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to share learnings, ask questions, and get to know other course participants from around the world via an online community hosted on NovoEd.
Interested in signing up? Register now at:
novoed.com/design-kit-2016-2
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