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About the Course

Do you work for a nonprofit or in the social sector? Are you struggling to solve the problems and meet the needs of the people you serve? Come learn more about how design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem solving, can help you truly understand an issue, generate ideas worth testing and iterate to find solutions that make a real difference. Through global stories from areas as diverse as government, health care, and education, we’ll show you the tools, techniques and mindset needed to use design thinking to uncover new and creative solutions in the social sector. The development of this course was supported by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. For more about the Batten Institute, see: http://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten-institute/ @BattenInstitute @DesignatDarden...

Top reviews

OM

Nov 2, 2020

I really enjoyed the DT course. Provided in-depth examples and explanation about how the tool is implemented. Highly recommended for those who have a little/no knowledge about the tool.

MM

Jun 23, 2020

this was my first course with coursera. i feel very motivated and found an amazing passion here learning with the greatest faculty of the greatest university.

thank you very much.

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By Vishala G

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Aug 29, 2023

The hands-on application of learning is what makes this course very special. Learning how to identify problems, coming up with the most innovative solution and everything in between. All taught through real-life examples from top-notch organisations!

By Maria P H

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Jul 14, 2020

This course gave me the opportunity to open my mind to new knowledge about how to improve and understand the world of business; by doing this I learned the fundamentals tools to improve the way of how a company can be the best version of themselves.

By Benjamin P

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May 19, 2020

A great insight into structuring thoughts and methodologies into an effective strategy and techniques to gather relevant information, garner support and implement much needed innovation in the realm of social service.

By Juan R

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Jun 1, 2020

I loved this course, I really enjoyed it. Design Thinking is an interesting approach to for solving all sorts of complex problems including those associated to services provided from the social sector.

By Osama M

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Nov 3, 2020

I really enjoyed the DT course. Provided in-depth examples and explanation about how the tool is implemented. Highly recommended for those who have a little/no knowledge about the tool.

By Md A a M

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Jun 24, 2020

this was my first course with coursera. i feel very motivated and found an amazing passion here learning with the greatest faculty of the greatest university.

thank you very much.

By KANDUKURI S R V T

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Jun 2, 2020

The course very extensive and very elaborately explained. The usage of worked out real life examples added great value for the course. Excellent work by the course designers.

By Therese M

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Jan 12, 2021

I like how the topic is taught. I also like how it is presented. The materials - from the videos to the readings, they seem to be appropriate. I also like how it is paced.

By Jaime S B

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Nov 10, 2020

That was one of my favorite and enjoyable course so far. Very insightful and well prepared. Thank you to all the people involved and for the great teachings delivered.

By Rod F D N

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Nov 1, 2020

It was very helpful especially in managing a team. The modules were clear and very concise. It allows ths simple people to learn about a new way of viewing management.

By Nicolas F M N

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Oct 19, 2020

great course, topics are relevant to tackle arriving times. Post pandemic world would be with a lot of social problem so, have some background about this is great.

By paraasharr c p

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Sep 14, 2023

Please update the course material and content. That is my only suggestion and also it would be nice if you could include some videos of the problem being solved

By Johnny M

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Oct 27, 2020

It was a good experience, because I got access to a methodology of analysis and intervention, which you can use to deal with challenges in the social sector.

By Dr A C P

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Oct 4, 2023

An engaging and challenging course with highly knowledgeable professors. I highly recommend this course as an introduction to design thinking

By Millie L

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Mar 21, 2021

Great introduction to design thinking, with practical tips and tools. Well designed learning experience with a robust assessment process too

By Chris B

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Mar 30, 2020

Fascinating set of topics, really well structured in a way that makes the subject easy to understand, and interesting and engaging speakers.

By Supriya A

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Jun 6, 2020

It was good learning.It gave me perspective for my work. I probably doing something similar but had no clarity about different steps.

By Allison C

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Apr 13, 2022

Great course. I really enjoyed the instructors and their passion for the topic. I learned so much about such an important field.

By Kel K

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Jan 8, 2020

Fantastic course - lots of information to digest and challenge yourself on a new way of thinking and more importantly listening.

By Dionne M

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Jul 10, 2022

Loved this course! So applicable to the non-profit sector and gave really tangible ways to engage a broad set of stakeholders.

By Hazel A Z G

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Sep 7, 2020

This is very informative. An interesting topic that is really related to my course back in college which is BS Human Ecology

By Ravi K P

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Jul 14, 2020

A well structured course that can nurture Innovation and empower one to step forward with new ideas ... towards success.

By Eléonore G S

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Apr 14, 2020

Thank you for sharing your passion! Sometimes i missed more visual exemple. Bure i fou des all what I Needed in Books.

By Laura V G

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Jul 22, 2020

The course is very interesting and useful. With the examples the information gets more clear and easy to understand

By Ahmed, A M

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Sep 25, 2020

The course was very impactful. The lecturers were well informed. Thank you for impacting your knowledge into me.