Innovation Sprint
Experiential learning and innovation
Program details
This micro-credential (2 ECTS) offers an intensive, hands-on experience to develop a creative, people-centered mindset by applying agile methodologies focused on solving complex problems in real-world contexts. Through this approach, participants will learn to identify real needs, generate innovative ideas, and create viable, desirable and sustainable solutions.
For four days, participants will work in teams to explore needs, devise innovative solutions and prototype proposals using user-centered tools. The program combines theory and practice through active methodologies, collaborative work and applied case studies, allowing participants to become familiar with a methodology they can easily apply in their daily work. Upon completion of the microcredential, participants will be equipped to apply this approach in areas such as business innovation in any sector, user-centered service design and the education and development of this new mindset within their teams.
This microcredential is ideal for professionals, students, and entrepreneurs who wish to strengthen their skills in innovation, creative thinking, and user-centered decision-making, adding value in changing and highly competitive environments.
Upcoming editions:
11 – 14 May 2026
Format: In-Person
ECTS: 2
Price: 1.250€
Language: English/Spanish
Time: Mornings 9.30-14.15h
15 – 18 June 2026
Format: In-Person
ECTS: 2
Price: 1.250€
Language: English/Spanish
Time: Afternoons 15.15-20h
Why this program?
This intensive program is designed for professionals who want to drive innovation and transformation within their organizations. Over four days, you'll experience a hands-on workshop that combines needs assessment, strategic ideation, and the development of functional prototypes, all within a people-centered approach. This "Sprint" fosters collaboration among diverse profiles and allows you to experiment with tools that facilitate the creation of viable and sustainable solutions.
Academic information
The course lasts four days, from Monday to Thursday, with half-day sessions in the morning or afternoon, depending on the edition.
This course develops critical thinking skills and mindsets for innovation. It uses a practical methodology that gives participants the opportunity to learn the five-stage Design Thinking process by applying it to a real-world project. It fosters creativity and entrepreneurial skills.
During the 20 hours of the course, participants will cover the following aspects:
Design Thinking as a tool for innovation
Learning to analyze a complex problem and which techniques to apply
Defining an innovation opportunity
Carrying out creative processes, such as ideation, to generate multiple innovative ideas
Creating a conceptual solution and developing a low-fidelity prototype
Conducting user tests to evaluate the validity of the solution
Admission
Interested applicants must complete the online application form and attach the documentation required by Esade. Once received, candidates will be contacted by the Admissions team to complete the program admissions process.
Ask us about special conditions for Esade Alumni members, corporate agreements, and other available benefits.
*The program content, schedule, and faculty are subject to change.
Likewise, Esade Business School expressly reserves the right not to offer this program if it considers that the requirements necessary to guarantee its quality standards are not met.
Qualification
The program provides access to a university microcredential, a university-specific degree issued by Ramon Llull University since the 2025/26 academic year.
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