​What to Expect from the Online Design Thinking Executive Program

Enjoy a self-paced learning environment with the Online Design Thinking Executive Program at UCR Extension. Rolling enrollment means you can join this course any time of year, offering you an alternative experience to the in-classroom program. Benefit from the flexibility of choosing the place and time of your education. Set your own pace and personal learning style. Combine the convenience of self study with the ability to ask questions and receive feedback from expert instructors through this online opportunity.
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During the online program, you’ll access the UCR Extension Online Learning Portal. Work through each of the 8 modules in order; as you complete one, the next one unlocks for you to discover videos, references, assignments, chats, engagement exercises, and collaborative sessions. Throughout the online program, you'll solve a real or hypothetical real-world problem and apply what you learned in a Capstone Project. By the end of the course, you'll have your own professional Design Thinking Portfolio filled with tools and resources to apply to your organization.

Your Online Learning Experience Includes:

• 8 - 10 short videos per module.
  
• Engagement activities and exercises that reinforce your new skills.
• Interaction with peers and instructors through the online learning portal.
• Participation in live virtual office hours with expert instructors and peers.
• The Professional Design Thinking Capstone Portfolio.
• Mentoring is available by request up to four weeks after completing the course.