Jamie Evans
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education),
University of Melbourne
"Experiential learning, authentic projects, multicultural teams, collaboration, communication, innovation...Alto have managed to bring together all the things that people recognise as being valuable but say are too hard to do at scale!"
AI Engineer & Astronaut Candidate,
IBM, Changemaker
“Forge is a crash course like no other on how to identify & solve problems that matter and that drive change."
You will develop a systematic approach for identifying and solving meaningful problems, which will help you make an impact at work.
You will learn to use new techniques and tools that improve your problem-solving approach to drive greater creativity and better solutions.
When can I start Forge?
Forge content can be accessed from October 11th 2021 and can be purchased at any time.
All content is accessible for up to six months after purchasing the program so that there is ample time to complete the course and download all materials.
What are my payment options for Forge?
You can purchase Forge directly through this Stripe link.
Alternatively, you can ask your employer to sponsor your spot.
Use the Contact Us form if you have any financial issues, we would be happy to chat through and see if we can help.
How much does Forge cost?
449 AUD + applicable tax, totalling to 494 AUD.
How is Forge delivered?
Forge is delivered entirely online. You will be sent login details to the course and can access course materials and activities at your convenience.
There will be a combination of Alto created readings, videos and activities with an intuitive layout.
You will need to complete quizzes and reflective questions to unlock modules as you progress through the course.
How is Forge structured?
Forge is structured into 10 modules which take you through the entire innovation process - from problem identification all the way to solution implementation.
During the program, you will identify and solve a real problem for your organisation through the application of the Forge content.
Each module will have activities to guide you in this process. We believe this is the best way to learn.
How do I get my employer to sponsor my spot?
If your employer supports learning & development, you can share this overview which communicates the benefits of Forge for the organisation.
Alternatively, they can contact us directly to request an invoice.
The Forge brochure includes an overview of the full Forge Lite program, detailing the syllabus you will be following throughout the entire course.
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Online, 5-7 hrs/week for 6 weeks
Apply Alto content to solve a real problem
2 live Q&A sessions with Scott from Google
Put all theory into practice in team projects
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Strategy/Human Centred Design/Systems Thinking/Need Statements.
Ethnography/Competitor Research/Conduct Research.
Design-Thinking/Ideal Solution Generation/Lotus Blossom Map.
Human Centred Design/Assumption Analysis/Real-Win-Worth It.
Prototyping + Scientific Method/Prototype Testing.
Lean Canvas/Pitch on a Page.
