Design Thinking: Ideas to Action
Who is this course for
Hands-On Design Thinking Practice – Engage in brainstorming, concept synthesis, and experimentation through real-world assignments.
Bridge Ideas to Impact – Learn how to move from raw insights to practical solutions that organizations can implement.
Taught by Experts – Benefit from the expertise of the Darden School of Business at UVA, a leader in design thinking education.
Course Overview
Design Thinking: Ideas to Action, part of the Design Thinking Specialization by the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, focuses on transforming insights into impactful solutions. Learners move beyond ideation to practical experimentation, asking “What if?”, “What wows?”, and “What works?” to create concepts that are both innovative and feasible. The course equips participants with tools to brainstorm, synthesize ideas, and test solutions in real-world contexts.
What You'll Learn
A shareable Coursera certificate to showcase your design thinking expertise.
A step-by-step framework for moving from ideation to implementation.
Practical tools for brainstorming, concept evaluation, and prototyping.
Assignments that help you apply design thinking to challenges in your organization or projects.
