The Knowdeon Difference
Live Access to Faculty
Engage in live discussions with classmates and the Berkeley faculty.
Hands-on Project
Add a design project to your portfolio as you master the innovation process.
Global Teams
Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.
Silicon Valley Expertise
Gain unique insight from leading industry experts in Silicon Valley.
about this program
Innovation is a process that requires diligence, discipline, and focus. It calls for mental frameworks that foster curiosity, empathy, and the suspension of judgment. It also requires shared tools, practices, and habits of mind - delivering on which is a core promise of this program.
A fundamental premise of this Design Thinking program is that creativity is something all humans have access to. The course will introduce you to the tools and practices of innovation, to deep customer insights, and to Design Thinking in a variety of business contexts.
learning Format
90+ exclusive video lectures, guest interviews, short assessments, and discussion boards
This course is team-based and culminates in a capstone project. You will have the benefit of continuously applying the frameworks and techniques you will learn to a real-world challenge. In addition to the video content, each team will work with a dedicated team facilitator and participate in live, synchronous sessions with the faculty. Participants who successfully complete the six-week curriculum will receive a certificate of accomplishment issued by The Berkeley Innovation Group.
If you are looking for deep, applied Design Thinking training, the small-cohort format will enable you to forge professional connections and immerse yourself in the innovation cycle with a distributed team. The live access to UC Berkeley innovation lecturers and the opportunity to collaborate make this a truly remarkable experience on par with in-person workshops.
Continuous teamwork alongside facilitators and faculty with team live workshops each week
Weekly live faculty-led case discussions and lectures
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Space in the cohort is limited to 20 participants to ensure a highly interactive experience. Seats are filled on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to register as early as possible (and no later than the stated enrollment deadline).
Upcoming Cohorts
Nov 2, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020
Apply by November 1
The live sessions with faculty are scheduled for 7:00 am PST each Friday.
length
7 weeks
effort
5-7 hrs/week
cost
$̶9̶9̶5̶ $597
certificate*
upon completion