Design thinking and e-commerce

With Design Thinking, this course introduces an approach to solving problems and developing new ideas. Practical exercises provide an overview of methodical input for visualization and prototyping. Furthermore, relevant knowledge of store systems is taught, thus creating a sound basis for entry into e-commerce. Knowledge of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in these areas rounds off the course.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    E-Commerce" certificate
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1.5 days)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications

Digital tools and AI in the innovation process


Phase 1: Research (approx. 0.5 days)

Methods of user-centered research

Interview techniques and needs analysis

AI-supported research and information processing


Phase 2: Synthesis (approx. 0.5 days)

Analysis and structuring of findings

Development of problem definitions and personas

Visualization and clustering of results


Phase 3: Ideation (approx. 0.5 days)

Creative techniques for developing ideas

Methods for finding and evaluating solutions

Use of generative AI in the ideation process


Phase 4: Prototyping (approx. 0.5 days)

Development of initial solution approaches and mockups

Introduction to rapid prototyping and click dummies

Digital tools for the visualization of concepts


Phase 5: Testing (approx. 0.5 days)

Methods for carrying out tests and feedback rounds

Analysis and optimization of solution approaches

Iterative work and agile further development


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

E-Commerce

Basics of e-commerce (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to e-commerce and digital commerce

Business models and framework conditions

Players and enablers in e-commerce

Online sales channels and multi-channel strategies


Legal aspects (approx. 2 days)

Legal principles in online trading

Imprint, general terms and conditions and right of withdrawal

Data protection and DSGVO

International B2C online trade

EU product safety regulation: General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Online store systems and design (approx. 3 days)

Store systems and comparison of providers

Functionalities and design

Usability and user experience (UX)

Product presentations and descriptions

Checkout process optimization


Online marketing and customer acquisition (approx. 3 days)

Search engine marketing (SEA) and optimization (SEO)

Social media marketing and content strategies

Email marketing and newsletter optimization

Affiliate marketing and influencer cooperations

Display advertising and retargeting


Payment systems and finance (approx. 2 days)

Payment methods and providers in e-commerce

Risk management and fraud prevention

Debt collection and receivables management

Controlling and key figures in online retail


Logistics and fulfillment (approx. 2 days)

E-commerce logistics and shipping options

Warehouse and merchandise management systems

Returns management and optimization

International logistics and customs clearance


Customer service and CRM (approx. 2 days)

Customer service strategies in e-commerce

CRM systems and customer loyalty measures

Complaint management and conflict resolution

After-sales service and customer feedback


Web controlling and data analysis (approx. 2 days)

Web analytics tools and their use

Conversion optimization and A/B testing

Data analysis and interpretation

KPI tracking and reporting


Project work (approx. 2 days)

Conception and implementation of an e-commerce project

Presentation of the project result



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

After completing this course, you will have a sound understanding of all the important aspects of online retail. You will be familiar with the legal principles, have mastered the selection and design of store systems and be able to develop effective online marketing strategies. You will also be familiar with payment systems, logistics, customer service and data analysis. With this knowledge, you will be able to successfully set up, operate and continuously optimize an online store.

The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative and user-centered solutions for complex challenges. You will learn about the principles and the structured, iterative process of design thinking and find out how practice-oriented tools, digital tools and artificial intelligence support creative and interdisciplinary innovation processes.

This course is aimed at people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of websites with e-commerce functions and who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

After completing the course, you will have acquired a broad basic knowledge that will enable you to enter various fields of activity in online retail. The course is aimed at people who want to actively participate in the conception, design and implementation of e-commerce projects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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