Certified Design Thinking Professional ®CDTP

The Certified Design Thinking Professional ®CDTP credential from the Global Innovation Institute certifies that participants have demonstrated an advanced understanding of human-centered design, design methods, design thinking, and the design thinking process.

Design thinking offers a range of processes and strategies for solving problems creatively and is a common concept in contemporary and applied design, particularly in business and management. The program provides an in-depth approach tailored to the organization’s activities to set design goals and solve problems more creatively.

The program is designed to give participants a deep understanding of design thinking principles and processes, how to apply its methodologies and tools to generate creative ideas, and how to use these methodologies to build actionable business strategies. It also introduces participants to the five stages of the design thinking process, its benefits, and its framework.

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Program Objectives:

  • Introduce participants to the design thinking process and idea generation methods.
  • Explain the impact of design thinking on organizations.
  • Explore key applications of design thinking.
  • Review the design thinking toolkit and how to use it.
  • Design the 18 models for institutional innovation.
  • Develop prototypes and methods for transforming ideas into innovative projects tailored to the organization’s activities.
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Program Topics:

  • Introduction to Institutional Innovation and Key Concepts
  • Characteristics of an Innovative Person
  • Introduction to Design Thinking
  • Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design (HCD)
  • Various Applications of Design Thinking
  • The Design Thinking Process and Its Impact on Idea Generation
  • Design Thinking Methods and Their Role in the Organization
  • Post-Design Thinking: Strategy Creation and Implementation
  • Creating Prototypes as Part of the Design Thinking Process
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Additional Program Details:

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  • Managers and supervisors in middle management
  • Qualified professionals or those interested in taking on a role as an innovation specialist within the organization
  • Individuals interested in learning about the design thinking process and idea generation methods

  • The program is delivered over 3 interactive training days, either in-person or through online platforms.

 

  • Global Innovation Institute (GInI).

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