About this Event
Duration
1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)
• 8 from the live session
• 1 from Pre-Training Workbook (innovation awareness & design thinking readiness)
• 1 from Post-Training Resource Pack (application & action planning)
Mode
Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House
Course Overview
Innovation & Design Thinking Lab is designed to equip professionals with practical tools and frameworks to foster creativity, solve complex problems, and design user-centered solutions. The program emphasizes understanding the design thinking process, ideation techniques, and experimentation to drive innovation in organizations.
Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to empathize with users, define challenges, generate ideas, prototype solutions, and test outcomes. By integrating creative thinking with structured problem-solving, learners will develop actionable strategies to address business challenges and enhance value creation.
By the end of the program, participants will leave with a structured 30-day action plan to implement design thinking principles and innovative solutions in their organization.
Why Join This Course?
• Build a strong foundation in design thinking and innovation principles
• Learn practical frameworks for creative problem-solving
• Develop solutions aligned with user needs and business goals
• Gain actionable tools for immediate implementation
• Recognition – Certificate of Completion + 10 Credits
Learning Objectives
• Understand the principles of design thinking and innovation
• Apply empathy and user-centric approaches to problem-solving
• Develop ideation, prototyping, and testing skills
• Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation
• Develop a 30-day action plan to implement innovation initiatives
Target Audience
• Managers, business leaders, and product teams
• Innovation, strategy, and R&D professionals
• Design and UX teams
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Anyone looking to solve problems creatively and drive innovation
Certiflcation & Credits
Participants will receive the Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech.
Trainer Proflle
Delivered by innovation and design thinking experts with extensive experience in creative problem-solving, product design, and organizational innovation.
Trainers combine strategic insight with hands-on guidance to help participants
develop and implement user-centered solutions.
Note:
Pre- and post-course work each carry 1 Executive Education Credit.
Agenda
Pre-Course Support (1 Credit)
Info: Self-reflection on current innovation practices, creative challenges, and opportunities to focus on during the workshop.
Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Credits)
Introduction to Innovation & Design Thinking
Info: Understanding the value of innovation in organizations and the role of design thinking in creating user- centered solutions. Participants will explore how structured creativity drives competitive advantage.
Empathy & User Research
Info: Learning how to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points through observation, interviews, and surveys. Participants will gain practical skills to uncover hidden insights that guide solution development.
Problem Deflnition & Framing
Info: Techniques to define challenges clearly and focus efforts on high-impact problems. Learners will explore problem statements, how-to questions, and criteria for success.
Ideation & Creative Thinking Techniques
Info: Exploring methods to generate diverse ideas, including brainstorming, mind mapping, and SCAMPER. Participants will practice unleashing creativity while maintaining alignment with user needs.
Prototyping & Experimentation
Info: Learning how to quickly develop tangible solutions for testing. Participants will create low-fidelity prototypes to validate ideas and gather feedback efficiently.
Testing & Iteration
Info: Techniques to test prototypes, collect insights, and refine solutions. Emphasis is on iterative improvement and learning from failure to enhance outcomes.
Case Studies & Real-World Applications
Info: Analyzing successful innovation initiatives across industries. Learners will identify actionable strategies to apply design thinking in their own context.
Toolkit – 30-Day Innovation & Design Action Plan
Info: Consolidating learning into a structured roadmap with practical templates, idea validation checklists, and implementation steps. Participants create a plan to apply design thinking and innovation immediately.
Post-Course Support (1 Credit)
Info: Includes an Innovation & Design Thinking Playbook with frameworks, templates, checklists, and a 30-Day Implementation Challenge. Participants also receive an Inspiration Deck featuring real-world innovation success stories and best practices.
Event venue & nearby stays
For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected], St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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