​What to Expect from the Online Design Thinking Executive Program at University of California Riverside Extension

Enjoy a self-paced learning format with the Online Design Thinking Executive Program at UCR Extension. This course will run over 8 weeks, offering you an alternative experience to our in-classroom program, providing the flexibility of choosing the place and time of your education. Set your individual pace and personal learning style. You are looking for convenience of self study but still want to be able to ask questions and receive feedback from expert instructors? Our online course is just right for you.
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During the online program, you’ll access the UCR Extension Online Learning Portal. Each of the 8 modules is presented weekly, along with videos, references, assignments, chat, engagement exercises, and collaborative sessions. Throughout the online program, you'll solve a real or hypothetical real-world problem and apply your learnings toward 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 at your organization.

Your Online Learning Experience Includes:

• 8 - 10 short videos per week.
• 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.
• 4 Weeks of post program mentoring.