Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
Design Thinking
The most valuable people in any organisation aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who know how to solve the right problems. Design thinking is a powerful approach used by leading businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs to uncover opportunities, challenge assumptions and create solutions that people actually want.
In this practical course, you'll learn how to think more creatively, make better decisions and solve complex challenges through a human-centred approach. From understanding user needs and generating ideas to testing solutions and driving innovation, you'll gain a practical framework that can be applied to products, services, teams and entire organisations. Whether you're looking to improve customer experiences, unlock innovation or become a stronger strategic thinker, you'll leave with skills you can use in any industry.
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Course Curriculum
- Understand how thinking and assumptions constrain our approach to problem-solving; and how we regularly fall into the trap of solving the wrong problem
- Explore the history of design thinking, how it has evolved, and what the various components are, like UX, research, and service design
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 10 Weeks
- Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 29 June 2026
- Cost: R13,500
What you'll learn
- You’ll be equipped with the foundational theories and methodologies to approach complex problems from a completely different perspective
- Learn how to conceptualize innovative, creative, and powerful solutions.
- To create a functioning website
Co-developed with industry leaders, carefully constructed modules cover the key components of design thinking (theory, methodologies, processes), and practical assignments ensure that ‘what you learn’ is embedded by putting it into practice.
Learn from top talent
This course is built and taught by Design Thinking experts who understand the value this discipline brings to business.
Build your skills
Understand and apply stronger decision making skills that are crucial for the next generation of work.
Think outside the box
This course is ideal for people who want to create and nurture empathy with users, using creative thinking to create new solutions.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
- A team of course coordinators to assist you and Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to guide and teach
This course is perfect for:
This course is designed for people who are new to design thinking, frustrated with how to find solutions to current challenges based on outdated techniques and approaches, and eager to shape their career with a new, proven skill.
Our knowledge partner
DYDX is a digital transformation and innovation consultancy that uses design thinking to solve tough business challenges for a diverse array of clients.
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Hannah Wilson
Design Lead @ Makers-Yard
Hannah Wilson is an experienced UX and product design leader who has spent the past decade working across global markets, retail, consulting and innovation. With experience from Johannesburg to London, she specialises in solving complex digital challenges through design thinking, strategy and emerging technologies.
David Robertson
Design Thinking Industry Expert
David is a four-time Loerie Award–winning creative and design thinking facilitator with over a decade of experience leading innovation workshops. With a background in industrial design, he helps teams solve complex problems through creativity, strategy and human-centred thinking.
Nevo Hadas
Managing partner at dY/dX
Nevo is the managing partner at dY/dX, a leading digital transformation consultancy, working with global brands like Ericsson and VISA.
He previously led Kagsio Media’s digital division, driving significant growth in just three years.
A certified Service Design Master Trainer, Nevo lectures on Design Thinking for Red & Yellow and other top institutions.
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