Leading the Modern Day Business Specialization

The modern day business is a dynamic enterprise, and leading it now needs a conglomerate of essential skills, ranging from design thinking and digital transformation, to product management and IT.
This specialization covers these essential skills and concepts, and what they mean for companies and businesses. It starts with digital transformation, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, and led by top-ranked Darden faculty and Boston Consulting Group global management experts. It then introduces design thinking, which provides you with the tools to become an innovative thinker and uncover creative opportunities at every level in every kind of organization.
The specialization then switches gears into what it takes to become a product person in today’s digital age, which is a different game relative to what product management used to be. Finally, since now more than ever, companies are investing heavily in IT, the last part of this specialization will cover major challenges within corporate IT, and how to address them with the disciplined use of design thinking.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • How to utilize BCG's digital transformation framework as a "how-to" for digitizing your organization
  • What design thinking is and when to use it
  • Instrument relevant, actionable analytics into your product program
  • How to take the many ideas you generate and determine which ones are likely to produce specific, desired outcomes
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Design Thinking for Innovation (Coursera) Coursera
University of Virginia

Design Thinking for Innovation (Coursera)

Discover the power of design thinking with this innovative online course from Coursera. Designed for managers, entrepreneurs, educators, and professionals across all sectors, this program teaches you to think creatively and uncover hidden opportunities to drive success in your organization and beyond. Master the tools needed to become an innovative thinker and transform challenges into creative solutions.

Jun 8th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Customer-Centric IT Strategy (Coursera) Coursera
University of Virginia

Customer-Centric IT Strategy (Coursera)

Improve the quality of your IT investments and reduce failure rates with Coursera's Customer-Centric IT Strategy course. This two-week program will equip you with essential skills in design thinking, Lean Startup, and agile frameworks to revolutionize how corporate IT operates, ensuring better outcomes for millions daily.

May 25th 2026
2 Weeks
Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals (Coursera) Coursera
University of Virginia

Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals (Coursera)

Discover the evolving role of a product manager in today's digital world with 'Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals'. This course will equip you with the skills needed to lead product development, drive innovation, and leverage data insights for informed decision-making. Perfect for those looking to excel in fast-paced digital environments.

May 18th 2026
4 Weeks
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