Course description

The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and the intersection of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship is driving this transformation. This course equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and tools to design, develop, and commercialize digital health technologies that meet real-world healthcare challenges.

Students will explore the fundamentals of digital health innovation, learn how to apply creative problem-solving to design user-centered solutions, and gain practical insights into entrepreneurship—from identifying opportunities to launching scalable ventures.

Through real-world examples, case studies, and hands-on projects, participants will discover how digital tools like AI diagnostics, telehealth platforms, mobile health apps, wearable devices, and electronic health records (EHRs) are reshaping healthcare systems worldwide.

By the end of the course, learners will not only understand the theoretical underpinnings of digital health innovation but also develop actionable strategies for turning ideas into impactful healthcare solutions.

What will i learn?

  • Explain the role of digital health innovation in transforming healthcare delivery.
  • Apply creativity and design thinking to develop user-centered digital health solutions.
  • Analyze opportunities for entrepreneurship within the digital health ecosystem.
  • Evaluate and compare different digital health technologies such as AI, telehealth, mHealth apps, wearables, and EHRs.
  • Design a blueprint for launching a digital health startup or project.
  • Assess the ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations in digital health entrepreneurship.
  • Understand business models and strategies for scaling digital health solutions.

Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy and internet access
  • Interest in healthcare systems, ICT, or entrepreneurship
  • Willingness to engage in creative problem-solving and innovation projects
  • No coding experience required (but useful for advanced projects)

Frequently asked question

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare.

No advanced technical background is required. However, familiarity with healthcare systems, basic ICT tools, or entrepreneurship will be helpful.

You’ll be able to conceptualize, design, and evaluate digital health solutions; identify opportunities for innovation; and build entrepreneurial ventures in the healthcare sector.

The course combines both—providing strong foundational knowledge and hands-on exercises, including case studies, design-thinking workshops, and venture development strategies.

Levi Cheptora

Medical and Healthcare Innovation Researcher, Author, and Entrepreneur advancing universal health access.

Dr. Levi Cheruo Cheptora is a Healthcare Technology Innovator, Educator, Author, and Social Entrepreneur passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. He is the Founder & CEO of Doctors Explain Digital Health Co. Ltd. and Digital Doctors College, initiatives dedicated to advancing universal health access by leveraging digital health tools, AI, and medical education.With a background in Medicine (MBChB, University of Nairobi), Mass Communication (BSc, JKUAT), and Pure Mathematics (BSc, University of Nairobi), Dr. Cheptora brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to solving healthcare challenges. His work spans digital health innovation, biomedical commercialization, health informatics, and medical education, with a focus on making specialized care and health information accessible to underserved communities.Dr. Cheptora is the author of Medical & Healthcare Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (Amazon, 2023) and numerous peer-reviewed publications on AI in healthcare, digital transformation, maternal and child health, and public health preparedness. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Medical Magazine KE and contributes to research initiatives with Africa CDC and CDC (USA).A sought-after mentor and coach, Dr. Cheptora guides healthcare professionals, students, and startups on innovation, entrepreneurship, licensure exam preparation, and communication skills. Recognized with awards such as the ICT Authority Innovation Award (2023) and the East Africa Com Digital Health Award (2023), he continues to champion the use of technology and creativity to bridge healthcare gaps across Africa. Beyond healthcare, he is also a public speaking coach, English language trainer, and musician, embodying a holistic approach to education, innovation, and community empowerment. His mission is clear: to ensure 90% of rural Kenyans and people with mobility challenges can access specialized care and health education by 2030.

Free

Lectures

25

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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