About Course
Course Schedule
Course Structure
Financial Matters
About Course
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce the concept of design thinking and allow participants to apply the LUMA System of Innovation for creative problem solving. The LUMA System of Innovation enables people to tackle problems of all sizes through design thinking, from employees who face daily work problems to budding entrepreneurs providing a new solution. The course begins with LUMA’s two-day, in-person Fundamentals of Innovation workshop that introduces to the LUMA System of Innovation in a group setting through a dynamic mix of presentations and hands-on activities. Participants will then attend periodic peer partner sessions and three 2-hr check-ins over 3 months to refine good habits with expert coaching.Course Description
1)What does it mean to be a designer, and what is Human Centered Design?2)How can we build this capability in our people, teams, organisation?
3)Uncover new perspectives using Interviewing
4)From empathy to insight
5)Alternate Ethnographic Methods
6)Identify issues and insights using Rose, Thorn, Bud
7)Reveal themes and patterns using Affinity Clustering
8)Reveal preferences and opinions using Visualize the Vote
9)Focus on people using Stakeholder Mapping
10)Frame the problem using Abstraction Laddering
11)Invite broad exploration using Statement Starters
12)Spark new ideas using Creative Matrix
13)Shift your perspective using Alternative Worlds
14)Scores, Review and Reflection
Target Audience
All individuals and small teams from all disciplines and departments who want actively learn key skills to successfully navigate their future both personally and professionally and make things better!Course
Schedule
- Registration Period 20 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
- Course Date 16 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025
- Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
- Mode of Training Classroom
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Schedule Info
Schedule information
16 & 17 Jul 2025: 9am to 6pm (Learning sessions - In-person @NP campus)
01 Aug, 22 Aug and 12 Sep 2025: 9am to 11am (Online Coaching sessions)
Duration: 30 hours
Delivery Mode: Blended (Classroom & Synchronous e-Learning)
Venue: Classroom & Online
Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
The next run:
24 & 25 Sep 2025: 9am to 6pm (Learning sessions - In-person @NP campus)
17 Oct, 07 Nov and 28 Nov 2025: 9am to 11am (Online Coaching sessions)
Delivery Mode: (Blended) Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous e-Learning
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Live Online & Self-paced learning
Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.
For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2020505756
LUMA Certified Human-Centered Design Practitioner (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)
Financial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | LUMA Certified Human-Centered Design Practitioner (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning) | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $3,215.50 | $3,215.50 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen | $374.65 | $374.65 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ | $374.65 | $374.65 |
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above | $374.65 | $374.65 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $964.65 | $964.65 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ | $964.65 | $964.65 |
GST rate
The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.
Payment option
The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.
Allowed payment by
The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.