Design thinking is a structured, human-centred approach to problem-solving that emphasises empathy, creativity, and innovation. In sustainability-related contexts, it offers a practical and adaptable method for addressing complex environmental and social challenges by placing the needs and perspectives of end-users at the centre of the process.
This course is designed for trainers and facilitators who wish to apply design thinking and collaborative research in their educational or community-based work. It highlights the value of participatory methods for uncovering root causes, engaging diverse stakeholders, and co-creating solutions that are relevant, feasible, and sustainable.
This course is designed to improve your own competences regarding COL&V. It is divided into 4 learning units with different focuses, which can be worked through individually.
LEVEL5 is not just about validation, it is a holistic validation and learning system.
Therefore, it is designed to plan and deliver competence-based learning - especially in informal and non-formal contexts where no pre-written learning plans are available.