ONLINE COURSE

Designing Scalable Solutions: Driving High-Impact Innovation

Lead complex problem-solving with scalable innovation

Designing Scalable Solutions: Driving High-Impact Innovation is a 9-week online program from MIT Professional Education and MITdesignX that empowers professionals to turn bold ideas into scalable, real-world impact.

Tackle complex problems with clarity using proven design methods, stakeholder mapping, business modeling, and storytelling - all supported by hands-on use of AI tools for rapid iteration and insight generation. Guided by MIT instructors, you will build and test solutions that drive lasting value - for your organization, your users, and the future.

Whether you're leading a startup, a transformation team, or a social venture, this program gives you the frameworks and confidence to move from idea to implementation - and scale what works.

This program includes two live sessions with MIT instructors, and up to eight live sessions with learning facilitators, industry experts, and peers.

What will you learn?

Frame and solve complex problems using a structured, human-centered approach
Analyze stakeholder needs and uncover high-impact innovation opportunities
Prototype and test solutions aligned with real-world challenges
Design value propositions and business models that support scalability
Lead cross-functional teams through effective design and collaboration
Craft compelling stories and pitches to communicate your solution’s value
Leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, decision-making, and execution

Why enroll in this course?

Discover the tools, knowledge, and skills on offer to explore, design, test, and prioritize solutions.

Examine the optimal methodology for finding efficient solutions to the complex problems.

Enhance your strategic decision-making skills to make smart, data-driven choices and manage projects with precision.

Engage in two live sessions with MIT instructors, and up to eight live sessions with learning facilitators, industry experts, and peers.

Networking opportunities establish professional connections with industry experts and your cohort.

Access to rich supplementary resources provides additional materials and content for a more thorough educational journey.

Certificate

All the participants who successfully complete their program will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs)*.

To obtain CEUs, complete the accreditation confirmation, which is available at the end of the course. CEUs are calculated for each course based on the number of learning hours.

*The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of ongoing learning to indicate the amount of time they have devoted to a non-credit/non-degree professional development program.

To understand whether or not these CEUs may be applied toward professional certification, licensing requirements, or other required training or continuing education hours, please consult your training department or licensing authority directly.

Course outline

How do groundbreaking companies and entrepreneurs successfully build forward-thinking solutions to their problems? Mastering this art of problem-solving comes down to incorporating a design thinking framework that adapts to your personal innovation project.

1IDENTIFY: Course Introduction and Method

2UNDERSTAND I: Needs Analysis and Market Segmentation

3UNDERSTAND II: Stakeholder Mapping and Value Proposition

4SOLVE I: Problem-Solution Fit and Prototyping

5SOLVE II: User Journey

6ENVISION I: Vision and Business Model Design

7ENVISION II: Team Dynamics

8DEPLOY I: Launching Your Solution

9DEPLOY II: Storytelling

Powered by MITdesignX

This program is delivered in collaboration with MITdesignX, the venture accelerator at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P), renowned for its focus on design innovation and entrepreneurship. MITdesignX equips professionals, researchers, and students to build scalable ventures and forward-thinking solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges facing cities, communities, and the human environment.

Who is this online course for?

This program is ideal for professionals looking to lead innovation and scale impact in fast-changing environments. It’s designed for:

C-suite executives and senior leaders driving strategy, transformation, or growth
Innovation and product leaders shaping future-ready solutions
Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs building ventures from the ground up
Public sector and nonprofit professionals turning policy and ideas into action
Agile, project, and program managers seeking systems-level thinking and design tools

Instructors

Prof. Svafa Gronfeldt

Founding member of MIT's innovation accelerator DesignX

Gilad Rosenzweig

Executive Director of DesignX, MIT SA+P

Participant testimonials

I have used MITdesignX to create a holistic four-changes program to reduce attrition in my company with excellent results. This method helped me get off to the best possible start in solving my problem because I have figured out how to do proper problem framing, and it has taught me how to structure and communicate my solution. I have maximized the probability of the project's success. If you are passionate about businesses, creating fascinating products, or are a trouble-shooter at work, the MITdesignX course will be invaluable to your career. It is a captivating course with the promise that you will be able to apply what you have lear-ned as soon as you return to the office. Prepare for the future. Make an impact in the world.

Manuel Lazzeri

Product Manager, Cybersecurity Awareness & Technical Training,

Cybolt

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