Academy Xi
Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Design Thinking is not exclusive to designers or those in creative fields. It is increasingly being used across the board to strategically improve processes, simplify complex problems, and foster a culture of innovation to drive business value. In fact, while it produces game-changing solutions, this structured process actually reduces the risks associated with launching new ideas.
Companies that integrate design thinking into their corporate strategy outperform their peers by as much as 228% annually (source: Design Value Index).
In today’s competitive workforce, understanding and implementing Design Thinking practices can boost your career. Over 50% of design-led companies learned Design Thinking from specialist academic institutions, coaches, or agencies (source: Parsons School of Design).
In this course, you’ll learn:
- The theory and mindset behind Design Thinking
- How to apply Design Thinking tools and hands-on methods within a business context
- Practical strategies as a leader to build a culture of innovation in your organization
Delivery mode
Academy Xi offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate will prepare you for the following roles.
Design Strategist
A Design Strategist develops and implements design strategies to meet business goals and enhance user experiences. You might work in design firms, ...
Product Manager
Product Managers develop new products and manage the product lifecycle from concept to sales. They carry out market research, develop product conce...
Service Designer
A Service Designer creates and optimises services to improve user experience and business outcomes. You might work in various industries, collabora...
Creative Entrepreneur
A Creative Entrepreneur develops innovative business ideas in creative industries such as art, design, or media. You may work independently or with...
Entrepreneur
An Entrepreneur runs their own business or social enterprise marketing a particular product or service. You’ll turn your unique idea into a profita...
Innovation Strategist
An Innovation Strategist develops and implements strategies to drive innovation and growth within an organisation. You might work in technology fir...
Innovation Manager
An Innovation Manager drives and manages innovation initiatives within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, a government agency,...
Innovation Coordinator
An Innovation Coordinator drives the development and implementation of new ideas and processes within an organisation. You might work in various se...
Chief Innovation Officer
A Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) spearheads the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at driving innovation within an organisati...
About Academy Xi
At Academy Xi, we’re building a bold community of ambitious changemakers. With our purpose-driven approach towards future-ready career development, we’re committed to unleashing powerful potential across people’s lives.
Our name (pronounced “ex-eye”) and logo are a reflection of the critical role we play in shaping our own lives and the world around us.
In mathematics, “X” is a variable, a problem that needs to be solved, and “i” stands for the personal responsibility and power to solve the problem. Brought together, “Xi” reflects our commitment to not only identifying problems in the world, but also becoming part of the solution.
