Course Detail(MP198v : Unleashing Innovation through Design Thinking (Blended))

UTAP Funding

MP198v : Unleashing Innovation through Design Thinking (Blended) NEW

6.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Blended Learning (with Live Webinar)

This is a blended learning programme which consists of two (2) e-learning modules and a half-day online workshop. Participants must complete all 2 e-learning modules 3 days before the date of the workshop (live webinar). ISCA reserves the right to defer enrolment to the next available session if the above conditions are not met.

Programme Objective

Organisations from various industries need to stay ahead of their competition in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. To meet the challenges of meeting customers’ needs, organisations use Design Thinking for change and evolution. Design thinking is a proven and repeatable problem-solving process that compels organisations to focus on solutions, and not on the problem.


Upon completion of this course, participants will understand why a human-centered design is important in this age where innovation has become an imperative. Participants will also appreciate how simplicity helps to increase innovation. The course will present phases of design thinking through examples, stories and graphics, coupled with hands-on exercises to practice the processes using a collaborative online tool called Mural. Participants can apply skills learnt by way of ideation to identify, conceptualize, and develop innovative solutions for prevalent challenges within the accounting industry.
 

Programme Outline


Design Thinking Essentials: A Primer (e-learning module – 1.0 hours)
On completion of this e-learning module, you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the history of Design Thinking and definition of Design Thinking
  • Identify real-world examples of Design Thinking and describe the Design Thinking process
  • Develop an understanding of the challenge and surface opportunities
  • Articulate and prioritise the problem to solve
  • Brainstorm and select potential solutions
  • Understand how a prototype (or series of prototypes) is used to test all or part of your solution
  • Recognise the importance of engaging in a continuous short-cycle innovation process to continually improve your design

 

Design Thinking Tools and Techniques: A Practical Introduction (e-learning module – 1.0 hours)

On completion of this e-learning module, you will be able to:

  • Understand how to effectively use Design Thinking tools, such as Mural, to foster team collaboration and enhance problem-solving capabilities
  • Practice the application of divergence and convergence techniques in Design Thinking using the introduced tools, to broaden the Empathise process and narrow down on the problems at hand
  • Develop the ability to facilitate a Design Thinking session using the introduced tools, encouraging effective team collaboration and idea generation

 

Design Thinking in Action: Workshop (Live Webinar – 4.0 hours)

  • Group discussion: Recap and summarise e-learning contents
  • Skills practice by way of ideation and prototyping in virtual teams to develop innovative solutions for the challenge each team has defined


Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Given the interactive nature of this course, active and wholehearted participation is necessary. We ask participants to engage in all activities, discussions, and assignments with a positive mindset and openness to new ideas.
  • Participants must complete all e-learning modules three (3) days before the date of the workshop
  • Online trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course


Training Methodology

A blended learning programme comprises two (2) e-learning modules with MCQ assessment, and a half-day facilitated online workshop.
No cancellation or change in programme enrolment once the enrolment is successful
Click here for ISCA E-Learning User Guide.

Intended For

This course is suitable for accounting professionals, auditing managers, financial executives, and anyone interested in using design thinking to drive innovation in their organisations.

Competency Mapping

Others = 6.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

13 Dec 2024 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Registration is closed

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 381.50
For Non-Members: $ 458.89

Programme Facilitator(s)

Ong Kia Meng
Jeffrey Ong

Venue

Live Webinar in or outside of
Singapore

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. *This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc.
 
This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 01 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.
 
As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

To submit for UTAP claims, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg/. Terms and conditions apply.
Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

Programme Facilitator(s)


Ong Kia Meng

Kia Meng is a training solutionist, and technology evangelist in the data analytics space, possessing more than ten years' experience from financial business partnering. His ability to harness technology enables him to deliver impactful data-driven outcomes. Kia Meng founded Databuilder PL to focus on helping clients adopt data-driven learning design and offer training on data science and business analytics topics. He has created digital instructional media and conducted various business skills training for corporate clients, with participants spanning various nationalities.

A Chartered Accountant of Singapore, Kia Meng graduated with an Accountancy degree from the Nanyang Technological University. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) and a Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP) from the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Singapore, and he is a certified Data Science Practitioner-Instructor by IBM. As a qualified employment intermediary in Singapore, Kia Meng is also very passionate about helping individuals match their talents to career objectives.


Jeffrey Ong

Jeffrey Ong is a certified curriculum and assessment designer, as well as a trainer for adult learning. He specialises in the design of data science content in both online and classroom training settings. After teaching in schools, Jeffrey transitioned into the education publication industry where he has crafted and conducted product training for clients and staff. His burgeoning interest in Data Science coincided with the opportunity to join Databuilder PL. Jeffrey’s passion lies in Big Data technology and the visualization of data.

Jeffrey holds a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Singapore. He is also a certified Data Science Practitioner-Instructor by IBM. Jeffrey graduated with an Honours degree in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore, BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Honours) from University of London (Singapore) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education (Singapore).

This is a blended learning programme which consists of two (2) e-learning modules and a half-day online workshop. Participants must complete all 2 e-learning modules 3 days before the date of the workshop (live webinar). ISCA reserves the right to defer enrolment to the next available session if the above conditions are not met.

Programme Objective

Organisations from various industries need to stay ahead of their competition in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. To meet the challenges of meeting customers’ needs, organisations use Design Thinking for change and evolution. Design thinking is a proven and repeatable problem-solving process that compels organisations to focus on solutions, and not on the problem.


Upon completion of this course, participants will understand why a human-centered design is important in this age where innovation has become an imperative. Participants will also appreciate how simplicity helps to increase innovation. The course will present phases of design thinking through examples, stories and graphics, coupled with hands-on exercises to practice the processes using a collaborative online tool called Mural. Participants can apply skills learnt by way of ideation to identify, conceptualize, and develop innovative solutions for prevalent challenges within the accounting industry.
 

Programme Outline


Design Thinking Essentials: A Primer (e-learning module – 1.0 hours)
On completion of this e-learning module, you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the history of Design Thinking and definition of Design Thinking
  • Identify real-world examples of Design Thinking and describe the Design Thinking process
  • Develop an understanding of the challenge and surface opportunities
  • Articulate and prioritise the problem to solve
  • Brainstorm and select potential solutions
  • Understand how a prototype (or series of prototypes) is used to test all or part of your solution
  • Recognise the importance of engaging in a continuous short-cycle innovation process to continually improve your design

 

Design Thinking Tools and Techniques: A Practical Introduction (e-learning module – 1.0 hours)

On completion of this e-learning module, you will be able to:

  • Understand how to effectively use Design Thinking tools, such as Mural, to foster team collaboration and enhance problem-solving capabilities
  • Practice the application of divergence and convergence techniques in Design Thinking using the introduced tools, to broaden the Empathise process and narrow down on the problems at hand
  • Develop the ability to facilitate a Design Thinking session using the introduced tools, encouraging effective team collaboration and idea generation

 

Design Thinking in Action: Workshop (Live Webinar – 4.0 hours)

  • Group discussion: Recap and summarise e-learning contents
  • Skills practice by way of ideation and prototyping in virtual teams to develop innovative solutions for the challenge each team has defined


Pre-requisites

Please take note of the following admission requirements:

  • Given the interactive nature of this course, active and wholehearted participation is necessary. We ask participants to engage in all activities, discussions, and assignments with a positive mindset and openness to new ideas.
  • Participants must complete all e-learning modules three (3) days before the date of the workshop
  • Online trainings will be conducted on Zoom platform, thus video camera and microphone are compulsory
  • Mandatory for video camera to be turned on throughout the course


Training Methodology

A blended learning programme comprises two (2) e-learning modules with MCQ assessment, and a half-day facilitated online workshop.
No cancellation or change in programme enrolment once the enrolment is successful
Click here for ISCA E-Learning User Guide.

Intended For

This course is suitable for accounting professionals, auditing managers, financial executives, and anyone interested in using design thinking to drive innovation in their organisations.

Competency Mapping

Others = 6.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

Ong Kia Meng

Kia Meng is a training solutionist, and technology evangelist in the data analytics space, possessing more than ten years' experience from financial business partnering. His ability to harness technology enables him to deliver impactful data-driven outcomes. Kia Meng founded Databuilder PL to focus on helping clients adopt data-driven learning design and offer training on data science and business analytics topics. He has created digital instructional media and conducted various business skills training for corporate clients, with participants spanning various nationalities.

A Chartered Accountant of Singapore, Kia Meng graduated with an Accountancy degree from the Nanyang Technological University. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) and a Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP) from the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Singapore, and he is a certified Data Science Practitioner-Instructor by IBM. As a qualified employment intermediary in Singapore, Kia Meng is also very passionate about helping individuals match their talents to career objectives.

Jeffrey Ong

Jeffrey Ong is a certified curriculum and assessment designer, as well as a trainer for adult learning. He specialises in the design of data science content in both online and classroom training settings. After teaching in schools, Jeffrey transitioned into the education publication industry where he has crafted and conducted product training for clients and staff. His burgeoning interest in Data Science coincided with the opportunity to join Databuilder PL. Jeffrey’s passion lies in Big Data technology and the visualization of data.

Jeffrey holds a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) Singapore. He is also a certified Data Science Practitioner-Instructor by IBM. Jeffrey graduated with an Honours degree in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore, BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Honours) from University of London (Singapore) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education (Singapore).


Upcoming Schedule

Registration is closed

Date & Time

13 Dec 2024 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: $ 381.50
For Non-Members: $ 458.89


Programme Facilitator(s)

Ong Kia Meng
Jeffrey Ong

Venue

Live Webinar in or outside of
Singapore