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Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by Howard University
  • Offered by

About

In this course, learners will be introduced to the capstone project and learn how to integrate the design thinking process in business problem solving. In addition, learners will develop a prototype and get feedback from peers.

Modules

Lesson 1.0: Introduction to the Capstone and Design Thinking

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet and greet

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business
  • Introduction to the Instructors
  • Introduction to the Course and Capstone Project

2 Readings

  • Welcome to the Capstone!
  • Capstone Project Overview

Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Design Thinking

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 1.1 Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Design Thinking in the Real World

2 Videos

  • What is Design Thinking?
  • Design Thinking & Organizational Change

Lesson 1.2: The Design Thinking Process

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 1.2 Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Design Thinking for the Capstone Problem

2 Videos

  • Five Steps of Design Thinking
  • Information Systems in a Business (Review from Course 1)

Lesson 1.3: Path to Innovation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson 1.3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • People, Processes, and Technology Applied to Design Thinking

1 Videos

  • Why are Information Systems Important to an Organization (Review from Course 1)

Lesson 2.1: Customer Profile

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2.1 Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Design Thinking: IS Roles and Responsibilities

2 Videos

  • Design Thinking Step 1: Empathize
  • The Roles of Information Systems in a Business Environment (Review from Course 1)

Lesson 2.2: Problem Statement

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson 2.2 Practice Quiz
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Defining Business Challenges

3 Videos

  • Design Thinking Step 2: Define
  • Design Thinking Tool: Personas
  • Business Challenges in Information Technology (Review from Course 1)

Lesson 3.1: Brainstorm a Solution

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3.1 Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Brainstorming Digital Solutions

1 Videos

  • Design Thinking Step 3: Ideate

Lesson 3.2: Create a Prototype

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson 3.2 Practice quiz
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Protyping Your Solution

2 Videos

  • Design Thinking Step 4: Prototype
  • Digital Tools Supporting Design Thinking

Lesson 4.1: Test Your Prototype

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 4.1 Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Testing Your Prototype

1 Videos

  • Design Thinking Step 5: Test

Lesson 4.2: Final Project

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Capstone Project

1 Discussions

  • What Did You Learn?

1 Readings

  • Capstone Project Overview

Auto Summary

This professional-level course focuses on integrating design thinking into business problem solving within the IT & Computer Science domain. Taught by Coursera, learners will engage in a capstone project to develop a prototype and receive peer feedback. With a duration of 660 minutes, subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, making it ideal for professionals looking to enhance their skills in innovative business solutions.

Carlos Buskey
Instructors

Carlos Buskey

Alton Henley
Instructors

Alton Henley