How long is the Design Thinking for Innovation course?

The course runs approximately 30 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Design Thinking for Innovation cost?

The training fee is KES 20,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Design Thinking for Innovation certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Design Thinking for Innovation | CCS Online Learning

Name: Design Thinking for Innovation
Price: 20000 KES

Build practical, job-ready capability in design thinking for innovation for Kenya's dynamic business environment. This professional course combines proven international frameworks with African case studies and real workplace application.

What You Will Learn

✓Build the core principles and frameworks of design thinking for innovation
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Analyse and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Design and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Lead strategic management practice with organisational strategy
✓Develop risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

30 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 93 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

53 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

40 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 98 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

41 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

57 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 107 min · 4 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

47 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

60 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 116 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

52 min

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Designing the Approach

64 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 103 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

60 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

43 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 103 min · 3 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

62 min

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Continuous Improvement

41 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 115 min · 4 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

61 min

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Governance and Accountability

54 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 110 min · 3 hours

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Leading People and Culture

62 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

48 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Design Thinking for Innovation requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for strategic management
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in strategic management
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a strategic management role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Build the core principles and frameworks of design thinking for innovation
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Analyse and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Design and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Lead strategic management practice with organisational strategy
✓Develop risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration30 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelIntermediate

PriceKES 20,000

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