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Ideation and Representation - Module PD6012

Develop practical skills in design thinking and prototyping to create innovative healthcare solutions.

Key information

EU fees per year €1,875
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration Six weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Blended
Start date Spring 2026
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code PD6012
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Design thinking can transform healthcare, by improving experiences, services and outcomes for patients, professionals and communities.

This 6-week, Level 9 micro-credential gives you practical tools to tackle real-world healthcare challenges using human-centred design.

You’ll learn how to explore problems, generate ideas and build early-stage solutions using techniques like brainstorming, sketching, service mapping and prototyping.

Working on live briefs, you’ll gain experience in collaborative innovation and develop creative confidence in tackling complex health-related issues.

Whether you’re from a design, healthcare or innovation background, this module will help you think creatively, communicate ideas clearly, and co-design meaningful change.

This micro-credential is associated with the Design for Health and Wellbeing - MSc. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

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