Design Thinking

Design Thinking, an approach to problem solving and innovation that brings together empathy, creativity and rationality in a solution-focused process

A virtual workshop hosted by the University for Peace - established by the UN General Assembly

July 11 - August 8

Every Tuesday, 12–1:30 pm Eastern Time (New York)

A certificate from the University for Peace, established by the UN General Assembly

ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Register now!

July 11 - August 8

Every Tuesday, 12–1:30 pm

Eastern Time (New York)

A certificate from the

University for Peace,

established by the

UN General Assembly

ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Register now!

What skills will you get?

What skills will you get?

Have learnt a powerful new process and mindset applicable to challenges at work

Have seen examples and practiced the process of Design Thinking in various scenarios

Emerge with new confidence in your innovation skills

What benefits will you get?

What benefits will you get?

Close communication with your course facilitator to gain crucial, personalized feedback

Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network of alumni

A certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations established University for Peace.

Live virtual courses are synchronous sessions that take place on zoom.

Attendance once a week to a live virtual session is mandatory.

Live virtual courses are synchronous sessions that take place on zoom.

Attendance once a week to a live virtual session is mandatory.

Interactive sessions and compelling content

This course starts on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, and ends on August 8th. This is a 5-week course. We meet every Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time (New York) for an hour and a half. The live virtual session, once a week, is mandatory.

Interactive sessions and compelling content

This course starts on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, and ends on August 8th. This is a 5-week course. We meet every Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time (New York) for an hour and a half. The live virtual session, once a week, is mandatory.

session 01 Overview of the Design Thinking process

session 02 Living Examples of Design Thinking in Action

session 03 Applying Design Thinking to Actual Challenges

session 04 Extending Your Creative Confidence with Design Thinking

session 05 Putting it all together

Does the live virtual time not work for you?

Get in touch so we can try to accommodate your time zone next time.

Email us!

Does the live virtual time not work for you?

Get in touch so we can try to accommodate your time zone next time.

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

We offer flexible payment plans should it be helpful. Get in touch!

The course cost is

$750

Enroll with a friend a receive a 10% discount!

100% of participants love the interactive zoom sessions

95% of participants felt that the learning outcomes were achieved

100% of participants would recommend this course to a friend

100% of participants love the online learning platform

95% of participants felt the learning outcomes were achieved

100% of participants would recommend this course to a friend

Meet the Facilitator!

Abhinav Khanal co-facilitates the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Change course. Abhinav is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Bean Voyage, a non-profit social enterprise that provides training and market access to smallholder women coffee producers in Costa Rica and Nepal.

He is also the Co-Founder & Chief Thought Officer at Little Big Fund, which provides knowledge, networks, and micro-grants to early-stage non-profit leaders around the world. He is a Cordes Fellow, Resolution Fellow, Trust Scholar, Watson Scholar, and a One Young World Ambassador. Abhinav has a B.A in Political Science from Earlham College

Abhinav Khanal co-facilitates the Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Change course. Abhinav is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Bean Voyage, a non-profit social enterprise that provides training and market access to smallholder women coffee producers in Costa Rica and Nepal.

He is also the Co-Founder & Chief Thought Officer at Little Big Fund, which provides knowledge, networks, and micro-grants to early-stage non-profit leaders around the world. He is a Cordes Fellow, Resolution Fellow, Trust Scholar, Watson Scholar, and a One Young World Ambassador. Abhinav has a B.A in Political Science from Earlham College

The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly

The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our professional development programs give you the skills to have positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission.

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