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Post Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking

Design thinking creates a collaborative, interconnected work environment where decisions are made quickly through research, prototyping, and testing. This mindset produces customer-driven solutions.

Design Thinking is a transformative approach that prioritizes a user-centric perspective and rapid iterations with diverse teams to tackle intricate challenges. It's a methodical framework utilized by professionals to conceive and deliver products, services, and experiences that cater to unspoken human needs. This structured approach integrates empathy and innovative ideation to address critical business dilemmas and offer solutions that captivate customers.

At its core, Design Thinking empowers professionals to navigate complex business problems by fostering an understanding of intricate issues. Practitioners armed with applied skills can significantly enhance organizational performance, positively impacting both top-line and bottom-line objectives. By developing and testing low-cost prototypes in real-world scenarios, professionals can efficiently address various needs while fostering a collaborative, interconnected work environment.

Design Thinking fosters a culture of rapid decision-making driven by research, prototyping, and testing, ultimately yielding customer-driven solutions that resonate with end-users.

The program is approved by AICTE.

Bachelor's degree holder / Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.
International / SAARC Graduate from a recognised / accredited University / Institution.
Students who have appeared for final year of examination of their bachelor's degree program and are awaiting results can also apply, subject to successfully completing their bachelor's degree program / graduation within the time period specified by SCDL.

Note: A Degree Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is mandatory for applicants who have completed their education from any foreign (out of India) school, college, university, or institute.

The duration of the program is one year.
The registration period is valid for two academic years.

Total Credit Points : 32

SEMESTER I :
Introduction to Design Thinking
Empathy with Users
Discovery and Interpretation of Challenges

SEMESTER II :
Prototypes of a Big Idea
Big Ideas with Design Thinking
Tracking and Testing of Success
Project

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Design Thinking Facilitator, Innovation Manager, Product Manager, Service Designer, Design Researcher, Design Strategist, Design Consultant, User Researcher, Innovation Consultant, Design Sprint Facilitator, Human-Centered Design Specialist, Design Innovation Analyst and Design Thinking Coach.

FEE

Application Form Fee

The application form fee for all applicants is: ₹ 1200/-
Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

Program Fee

Total Program Fee: ₹ 74,000/-

Category	1st Installment	2nd Installment
General	₹ 44,000/-	₹ 30,000/-
Defence	₹ 43,000/-	₹ 28,000/-
International	₹ 92,000/-	₹ 62,000/-
SAARC	₹ 77,000/-	₹ 51,000/-

Special Silver Jubilee Year Discount on Program Fee – Limited Period Offer

Pay Full Fee in One Instalment On-the-Spot and Avail ₹5,000/- to ₹17,000/- Off

(Discount amount is subject to the admission category applied).

Category	One-time Full Payment
General	₹ 69,000/-
Defence	₹ 66,000/-
International	₹ 1,40,000/-
SAARC	₹ 1,11,000/-

Note: Education loan available with easy EMI options for 6, 9, and 12 months, starting from just ₹6,000 to ₹9,000 per month.

Payment Timelines

1. Pay first instalment or one-time full fee immediately after grant of admission.

2. Pay second instalment within 45 days of payment of first instalment or on or before the last date to pay full fee, whichever is earlier, as per policy.

Note:

• Paying complete course fee immediately, will make all benefits of the program immediately available as per admission policy.

• Installment option closes 15 days before the last specified date of admission.

• Exam fee & Project fee is not included in program fee and has to be paid separately.

• Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. Exam fees or project fee is non-refundable & non-transferable.

Mode of Payments

♦ Online: Pay application form fee, program fee & all exam fees online. OR

♦ Demand Draft: Pay program & all exam fees via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The Director SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune.

Note: SCDL does not accept any fee in cash.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME CURRICULLUM

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