Course description

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social injustices have been on the rise across the globe. It’s clear that the status quo has been insufficient in not only managing the spread of the virus but also in mitigating the negative social effects that have been spiraling due to it.

In order to pave the way to a better post-COVID-19 world, innovations are needed to change the status quo. This is an introductory course to creating innovative solutions while taking into account the context of COVID-19. Through the course, learners will be introduced to tools and methodologies like design thinking and lean startup, in order to get an idea on how innovations are created; whilst learning about the context of COVID-19 globally.

Learning objectives

• Have a basic understanding of the Philippine context of COVID-19 when launching new social innovations.

• Learn how to use startup methodologies to validate and launch innovative solutions.

• Develop an innovative approach for solving problems.