Design Thinking and Global Startup

University of California, Santa Cruz via Coursera

Overview

Join the Design Thinking and Global Startup course offered by the University of California, Santa Cruz on Coursera. This comprehensive course introduces you to a systematic engineering design methodology, specifically Stanford Design Thinking, ideal for preparing a global startup.

The course covers the entire Stanford Design Thinking process: Empathy-Define-Ideation-Prototype-Test, emphasizing building a startup with a business model centered on genuine customer needs. You'll dive deep into the lean "Prototype and Test" stages, exploring innovative manufacturing methodologies using cutting-edge 4th Industrial Revolution technology such as FaaS (Factory as a Service), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and 3D Printing.

As a capstone achievement, students will create critical startup tools including a one-liner, lean canvas, and a global IR (investor relations) pitch deck, setting a solid foundation for becoming an innovative startup founder. Although the lectures are designed to be self-contained, students may benefit from referring to resources like The Lean Startup by E. Ries, Selling for Dummies by T. Hopkins, and The Mechanical Design Process by D.G. Ullman.

University: University of California, Santa Cruz
Provider: Coursera
Categories: Artificial Intelligence Courses, Design Thinking Courses, Empathy Courses, Prototyping Courses, Startup Courses

Enroll today and embark on your journey to becoming a global startup innovator!