Design Thinking Course
KHDA-approved training with expert instructors
6 comprehensive modules on human-centred design principles
Hands-on learning with real-world problem-solving applications
Flexible learning options for working professionals
Boost career opportunities with a globally recognized certification
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Overview
What you will learn:
- Master Design Thinking principles with human-centred strategies and real-world applications
- Explore empathy methods and user-centered insights for effective problem-solving.
- Learn prototyping techniques using tools like Sketch, Figma, and InVision
- Understand the design-driven organization strategy for implementing innovative cultures
- Create impactful designs through iterative feedback, testing, and continuous improvement
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Curriculum
1
Understanding design and design thinking
2
Design mindset
3
Secret ingredients of Design Thinking
4
Application stories
1
Design driven organization strategy
2
Design for experience, process, organization, culture
3
Convergent, divergent journey
4
Design thinking vs. others (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, etc.)
1
Identify and dissect design challenge
2
Design project setup
3
Identify users and stakeholders
4
Empathy methods
5
Insights and frame opportunities
1
Generate disruptive ideas
2
Refine ideas
3
Decomposition
4
Ideation rules, methods, and technologies
5
Down-selection
6
Visualization
1
Prototyping methods
2
Testing with users
3
Gathering feedback
4
Products, services & experiences lifecycle
1
Business model design
2
Design economics
3
Business storytelling
4
Sustain designs
Meet your Trainer
Tatek Abayneh Mebratu
Mr. Tatek is a Certified Trainer and Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in the MENA region. He specializes in Leadership Development, Behavioral Training, and Talent Management, with deep expertise in Human Capital development.
With a career spanning over 15 years in training and consulting, Mr. Tatek has worked with senior executives and corporate teams to enhance business performance and employee engagement.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Development Management and has delivered training programs across all management levels. His work with KHDA and CPD further highlights his credibility in the field. Tatek has also held roles in the banking, consultancy, and learning and development sectors, including positions at Western Union and Quantum Consultancy. Currently, he serves as a Senior Corporate Training Manager at Learners Point Academy, Dubai.
Core Competencies:
- Strategising on training framework spanning need analysis, mapping training requirements, and delivery to develop an efficient workforce and motivated employees for maximum productivity in fast-growing organisations
- Measuring training effectiveness
- Create training policies, procedures, and metrics and ensure their alignment with organisational goals
- Innovative training and coaching techniques and delivery style
- Conducting TNA using the Stop/Start & Continue methods
Professional Qualifications:
- Certified Trainer (CPD) with expertise in Leadership Development, Behavioral Training, and Talent Management
- Certified in Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, Marketing and Communication, and Corporate and Strategic Communication Skills for Managers
- Certified in Investigative Journalism
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Sales from Amity University
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Development Management from Alpha University College
- Over 20 years of experience in the MENA region, specializing in Human Capital development and corporate training
- Extensive experience in training programs across all management levels, including work with KHDA and CPD
- Proven track record in leadership roles within banking, consultancy, and learning and development sectors, including positions at Western Union and Quantum Consultancy
- Currently serving as Senior Corporate Training Manager at Learners Point Academy, Dubai
Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of the Design Thinking Certification course will help professionals in the following ways:
1
Master human-centred design strategies to create user-focused solutions
2
Learn empathy methods and tools like Figma and Sketch for prototyping
3
Gain expertise in design-driven organization strategies to foster innovation
4
Develop the ability to generate disruptive ideas using structured ideation techniques.
5
Learn to test prototypes with real users and gather actionable feedback
KHDA Certificate
Earn a KHDA attested Course Certificate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Learners Point Certificate
Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.
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Frequently asked questions
Our Design Thinking course is an approach to problem-solving that emphasizes empathy, active listening, collaboration, observation, critical thinking, and experimentation to foster innovation. This methodology can be applied across various disciplines, from product development to urban planning.
Hence, enabling professionals to create user-focused solutions and drive progress in diverse fields. By prioritizing the needs and perspectives of users, design thinking helps tackle complex challenges and produce creative, effective results.
There are no specific prerequisites required to enrol in the training program. Any beginner or expert-level professional can enrol in the training program and ace the certification exam with ease.
The course modules covered in Design Thinking are as follows:
- Module 1: Introduction to Design Thinking
- Module 2: Strategy and Capability
- Module 3: Explore
- Module 4: Ideate
- Module 5: Create
- Module 6: Evolve
Overall, it contributes to business growth by helping organizations solve problems in a creative and user-centred way. By focusing on the needs of users, a certified design thinking professional allows businesses to create innovative solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Professionals will gain the skills to drive innovation within organizations. They will learn how to apply empathy methods, identify key design challenges, and generate effective solutions through brainstorming and prototyping.
The job roles one can apply for after completing the Design Thinking certification are as follows:
- Strategist, Brand Experience Design
- Lead, Innovation
- Design Researcher
- User Experience (UX) Designer
- Head of Product Design
The industries looking for certified professionals are as follows:
- IT & Technology
- Advertising & Marketing
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Education
The 5 stages of Design Thinking are as follows:
- Empathize
- Define
- Ideate
- Prototype
- Test
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