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)