Design Thinking Innovation Lead

Programme overview

Understand people. Challenge assumptions. Develop better solutions. Build the skills to guide teams through research, collaboration and practical innovation.

• Human-centred innovation
• Design thinking
• Research
• Collaboration
• Coaching
• Project methods
• Ethics
• Digital skills
• Solution development

Structure and credits

Qualification information reproduced from SAQA records. Our delivery descriptions are separate from the official curriculum.

Delivery

Planned duration: 12 months, combining classroom or online theory, practical sessions in our studios, and supervised workplace learning.

Last enrolment date for this qualification: 31 December 2026.

Assessment

You're assessed through formative tasks, practical evidence and a workplace logbook, then complete the external integrated summative assessment (EISA). The certificate is issued by the QCTO after all requirements are met.

Fees

Entry requirements & RPL

Minimum entry: An NQF Level 3 qualification.

Have relevant work experience? Ask about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when you apply.

Where it can lead

• Innovation lead
• Design thinking facilitator
• Service design practitioner

Applying

Applying is free. Choose your programme, tell us about yourself and we'll guide you through documents, review and your offer.