Design thinking for entrepreneurs & startups (part 1) (Udemy.com)
An intro to the first two steps of the 'design thinking' process: developing empathy & framing the problem/opportunity.
Created by: Stefano Messori
Last updated May 2017
What you will learn
- Discover and understand how to apply the first few steps of the design process to your new venture.
- Improve your ability to think more like a designer (open to opportunities) rather than as a manager focused on constraints.
- Strengthen your empathy, meaning your ability to better understand people and their needs.
- The opportunity to join Bootpeers a community of budding entrepreneurs learning together about lean methodologies and design thinking.
- A booklet explaining the main concepts contained in the videos and driving you through the steps of the design thinking process.
How it compares
Against the other 53 rated Udemy courses in Design Thinking on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 26% of them
- Reviews452#32 of 54 by number of reviews
- Length1.3 hoursshorter than 84% of them
- Last updatedMay 2017earlier than 92% of them
Course Description
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts and tools behind design thinking and takes you through the first two steps in the design process. These steps are fundamental to reducing the risk involved in your new venture.
I have broken down the basic concepts of design into small and fun videos that will lead you through the different steps of your design process.
Based on recent reviews please notice: this is a short course (34 min) and doesn't pretend to be a complete guide to design thinking! It aims instead to inspire you to become an explorer, to overcome the fear of jumping into the unknown, and finally to start that project that scares you - but that matters.
This course is for those who believe that entrepreneurship is a 'human trait of love' and a vehicle to build a better world (for many).
My hope is that this course and those yet to come will inspire you to discover the changemaker within you and provide you with the tools needed to make change happen.
I hope you'll give it a go.
Stay tuned.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
452 Reviews
Stefano Messori
Purpose
Stefano’s aim is to facilitate a design thinking agenda in organisations pursuing a strategic innovation approach. Stefano collaborates with the management of medium sized and large organisations (on ad hoc projects) but also with start-ups, through online learning and group facilitation sessions.
In addition to promoting and facilitating the adoption of a design agenda within organisations, Stefano encourages managers to challenge their current understanding of their work and the mental models they have created to explain reality.
Stefano’s on-line courses invite participants to take part in a conversation about entrepreneurship and its purpose in society. The courses introduce the concepts of strategic thinking and design thinking.
Designing a learning environment inspiring participants to open up their minds and hearts is Stefano's ultimate goal and desire.
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Reviews
By Raghu on 3/10/2023
an excellent course with lot of knowledge and insights about design thinking and applying in real time problem solving. thanks a lot.
By Mohamed Elkadi on 12/7/2020
The course is very good so far and the way of its presentation is amazing. It is also really great that we could download all material, in order to review the same anytime.
By Anonymized User on 3/5/2020
I find this course very interesting because most of the time entrepreneurs fail to seize opportunities due to the lack of skills set but this course provides the skills of designers entrepreneurs in a fun and exiting way
By Anonymized User on 1/7/2019
1st part was great, and the animation helped a lot 2nd part, voice was not helping as well as poor visual indeed a basic and relatively fast, but useful stuff if your are looking to start over and get the basics
By Anonymized User on 10/24/2018
It's my first Udemy online course and I am glad I took this one. I had a better understanding why business innovators have to do the more constraints ideas. I actually learned a lot and I can't wait to share this with my manager and with the team. And hopefully someday, I would be able to apply these as I start to set up my own business too.
By Anonymized User on 4/16/2018
It was very interesting to have an insight into the design thinking process. This will help to work on future projects within the company to help to innovate our services for our internal customers.
By Anonymized User on 2/15/2018
The course is really a very good starting point for people without design thinking experience and Stefano is very clear on what is the focus and why it's important to innovate.
By Edgar Okioga on 5/2/2017
Simple, quick to understand... would be better with references of actual examples of where the concept was used. A bit more engagement from me would also make it better.. participatory.
By Anonymized User on 4/30/2017
The steps from Logon to training content were smooth and easy. The first 4 -5 sessions seem well organised to draw attention from e-learners. The course brought the people oriented concept to bring new innonation.
By Anonymized User on 4/23/2017
The focus on people and empathy is a good start. The use of visuals is very helpful and flow of the approach intuitive. The example given could have been delved into greater details.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100





