IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Programme In Design Thinking For User Experience
13 Oct 2026Updated 1 hr ago1 source
IIT Delhi has officially announced the launch of its new certificate programme in 'Design Thinking For User Experience'. The institute named Professor Aneesha Sharma, an Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Design, as the coordinator to lead this upcoming educational initiative.
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What happened
IIT Delhi has launched a new certificate programme titled 'Design Thinking For User Experience'. Associate Professor Aneesha Sharma has been designated as the programme coordinator.
Why it matters
This initiative represents the expanding academic focus on user experience and design methodology in India's premier technical institutions, catering to the growing demand for UX professionals.
What we know
- The programme is launched by IIT Delhi.
- The course is titled 'Design Thinking For User Experience'.
- Professor Aneesha Sharma is the Programme Coordinator.
- Aneesha Sharma is an Associate Professor and former HoD of the Department of Design at IIT Delhi.
What we don't know
- The duration of the certificate programme.
- The cost/fee structure of the course.
- The eligibility criteria and admission deadlines.
- When the classes are scheduled to begin.
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