Get Creative with People to Solve Problems

Find effective resolutions to digital problems using design thinking Human-centred design is a creative approach to problem solving. It focuses on understanding the needs of the people who have a problem in order to design appropriate solutions. On this course you’ll learn about the five-stage process and have the opportunity to take part in practical activities to try each stage of the process. You’ll learn why this method of thinking is effective, how to use it, and which jobs use the process. You’ll also become familiar with how to collect the right information and data to prove a solution can work in the real world. Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection. This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace. This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects. The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved. You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.