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Course Overview

Design thinking has become a core capability for organisations aiming to improve customer experience, product relevance, and internal efficiency. tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program addresses the growing need for structured problem solving that balances user needs with business priorities. The program equips professionals with practical frameworks that support clarity, collaboration, and confident decision making.

The course focuses on human centred thinking applied to real business challenges. Participants learn how to identify genuine problems, explore user behaviour, test assumptions early, and reduce delivery risk. Every concept connects directly to workplace application, ensuring learning remains relevant for Indian business environments.
tryBusinessAgility delivers design thinking as a business discipline rather than a creative exercise. The program avoids abstract models and focuses on repeatable methods that teams can apply across functions such as strategy, operations, product management, marketing, HR, and digital transformation initiatives. Participants gain exposure to proven practices used in banking, technology, services, and product organisations.
The training emphasises clarity at every stage of problem solving. From understanding stakeholder expectations to validating solutions with users, the course builds confidence in handling uncertainty without relying on guesswork. Participants work through structured stages that encourage evidence based decisions and shared ownership.

This course forms part of tryBusinessAgility’s broader digital transformation learning pathway. It supports organisations seeking better alignment between customer needs, business goals, and delivery teams. By the end of the program, participants develop a practical mindset that supports continuous learning, faster feedback, and sustainable improvement across business initiatives.

Who Should Enroll

Design thinking applies across roles and industries because every organisation faces challenges that require clear problem definition and practical solutions. tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program welcomes professionals who want structured methods to address business problems with confidence and consistency.

Business Leaders and Senior Managers

Leaders responsible for strategy, growth, or operational performance benefit from design thinking as a decision support capability. The course helps leaders understand customer expectations, align teams around shared priorities, and reduce risk during change initiatives. Participants learn how to guide teams through uncertainty using evidence rather than assumptions. The program also supports leaders in building a culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and accountability.

Product Managers and Product Owners

Product roles demand continuous learning from users while balancing delivery timelines and commercial goals. This course supports product managers by strengthening discovery practices, improving backlog clarity, and validating ideas before development begins. Participants gain skills to frame product problems clearly and collaborate better with design, engineering, and business stakeholders.

Innovation and Transformation Teams

Teams working on innovation programs or digital initiatives require methods that support exploration without losing focus. The course provides clear frameworks that help innovation teams test ideas early, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate value to senior leadership. Learning supports faster feedback cycles and better alignment with organisational goals.

Designers and User Experience Professionals

Designers and UX practitioners gain deeper understanding of business constraints and stakeholder expectations. The program strengthens research, synthesis, and facilitation skills while improving communication with non design colleagues. Participants learn how to position design thinking outcomes in a language that business leaders understand.

Consultants and Business Analysts

Consultants and analysts benefit from structured discovery and problem framing methods. The course supports client engagements by improving workshop design, insight generation, and solution validation. Participants gain repeatable approaches that improve consistency across projects.

Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders

Founders and early stage teams often operate with limited resources and high uncertainty. This course helps entrepreneurs test assumptions quickly, learn from users, and reduce market risk. The approach supports better prioritisation and informed product decisions.

What Skills Will You Gain from This Course?

tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program builds practical skills that professionals can apply across roles and industries. The program focuses on capability development rather than theory, ensuring participants gain confidence in solving real business problems.

  • User Research and Empathy Building: Participants develop strong user research skills through structured interview techniques, observation practices, and research planning. The course teaches how to ask the right questions, listen actively, and capture insights without bias. Learners understand how to study user behaviour, identify unmet needs, and document findings in a clear and usable format. These skills support better decision making across product, service, and process initiatives.
  • Insight Synthesis and Pattern Recognition: Raw data alone does not lead to clarity. The course trains participants to organise research findings into meaningful themes and insights. Learners practice grouping observations, identifying patterns, and separating assumptions from evidence. This skill helps teams move from scattered information to focused problem statements that guide action.
  • Problem Framing and Definition: Clear problem definition reduces wasted effort and misaligned solutions. Participants learn how to frame problems from a user and business perspective. The course introduces practical techniques to rewrite broad challenges into focused problem statements that teams can address effectively. Strong problem framing supports alignment across stakeholders and functions.
  • Creative and Structured Ideation: Ideation requires balance between creativity and practicality. The program introduces structured brainstorming methods that encourage idea generation without losing focus. Participants learn how to expand thinking, evaluate options, and select ideas based on value and feasibility. These skills help teams move beyond obvious solutions.
  • Prototyping and Experimentation Skills: Participants gain hands on experience with low cost prototyping methods. The course explains how to choose the right prototype for each stage of learning. Learners practice building simple representations of ideas to gather feedback early. Prototyping skills support faster learning and reduce rework later in delivery.
  • User Testing and Validation: Testing ideas with real users improves confidence in decisions. The program teaches how to plan user tests, gather feedback, and interpret results objectively. Participants learn how to refine ideas based on evidence rather than opinion. Validation skills strengthen solution quality and stakeholder trust.
  • Collaboration and Facilitation Capability: Design thinking requires strong collaboration across roles. The course builds facilitation skills that help participants lead workshops, guide discussions, and manage group dynamics. Learners gain confidence in working with cross functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Business Alignment and Decision Making: Participants learn how to link user insights with business goals. The course emphasises making decisions that balance customer value, feasibility, and organisational priorities. These skills support better outcomes during digital transformation and change initiatives.

Program Highlights

tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program stands out through its strong focus on practical learning, business relevance, and participant engagement. Every element of the program supports real workplace application rather than theoretical discussion.

The program treats design thinking as a business capability. Concepts are explained using familiar organisational challenges such as customer dissatisfaction, process delays, product misalignment, and service gaps. Participants learn how to apply methods within existing structures and constraints. Learning supports immediate use at work without major organisational changes.

Each module includes guided exercises, group activities, and reflection sessions. Participants work through real or simulated business challenges to practise every stage of design thinking. This active approach builds confidence and helps learners internalise frameworks rather than memorise steps.

Case studies drawn from banking, technology, consumer services, and enterprise environments provide context that resonates with Indian professionals. Examples demonstrate how design thinking supports service improvement, digital initiatives, and innovation programs. Participants see how organisations handle uncertainty and learn from real outcomes.

Sessions are led by experienced trainers who bring practical insights from enterprise and growth stage organisations. Faculty members share lessons learned from real projects, helping participants understand what works in practice. Discussions remain grounded and relevant to current business realities.

Participants join a diverse cohort from different industries and roles. Group discussions and activities encourage knowledge sharing and broaden perspectives. Peer learning adds value by exposing participants to varied problem solving approaches.

The program introduces clear frameworks that provide structure without limiting creativity. Participants learn when to follow a defined process and when to adapt based on context. This balance supports consistent application across projects.

Design thinking practices taught in the course align well with digital and organisational change efforts. Participants learn how to work alongside technology, agile, and delivery teams. The course supports better collaboration during transformation programs.

Successful completion leads to a certification that reflects applied learning and participation. The certificate signals capability in business focused design thinking and supports professional credibility.

Flexible delivery options accommodate working professionals. Session schedules respect professional commitments while maintaining depth and continuity in learning.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum of tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program follows a clear and structured progression. Each module builds on the previous one, helping participants develop confidence step by step. The learning flow mirrors how real business problems are addressed, ensuring smooth transfer from classroom to workplace.

  • Introduction to Design Thinking for Business: The course begins with an overview of design thinking as a problem solving approach used in business environments. Participants understand the principles, mindset, and purpose behind the practice. Discussion focuses on how design thinking supports customer experience improvement, innovation, and digital initiatives. Common misconceptions are addressed to set clear expectations.
  • Understanding Users and Stakeholders: This module focuses on empathy and user understanding. Participants learn how to identify key users and stakeholders involved in a problem. The session covers interview planning, observation techniques, and data collection methods. Learners practise capturing insights in a structured way that supports later analysis.
  • Research Planning and Execution: Strong research requires preparation. Participants learn how to plan research activities based on business goals and constraints. The module explains how to choose suitable research methods, manage time effectively, and avoid bias. Emphasis remains on practical research that fits within organisational realities.
  • Synthesising Insights and Identifying Patterns: Raw research data often feels overwhelming. This module teaches participants how to organise findings into themes and insights. Learners practise grouping observations, identifying patterns, and separating facts from assumptions. The outcome of this stage is a clear understanding of user needs and pain points.
  • Problem Definition and Opportunity Framing: Participants learn how to convert insights into focused problem statements. The module introduces techniques to frame challenges from both user and business perspectives. Clear problem definition helps teams avoid jumping to solutions too early and improves alignment across stakeholders.
  • Ideation and Idea Exploration: This module introduces structured ideation techniques that encourage creative thinking without losing focus. Participants practise brainstorming, idea expansion, and collaborative exploration. The session also covers methods to shortlist ideas based on value, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.
  • Prototyping for Learning: Participants learn how to build simple prototypes that support fast feedback. The module explains different prototype formats and when to use each. Learners practise creating low effort representations of ideas that help test assumptions early.
  • Testing and Feedback Collection: Testing ideas with users helps validate assumptions. This module covers planning user tests, conducting sessions, and capturing feedback. Participants learn how to interpret results objectively and refine ideas based on evidence.

Why Choose tryBusinessAgility

Choosing the right learning partner matters when building capabilities that influence long term business outcomes. tryBusinessAgility stands apart through its clear focus on practical impact, organisational relevance, and learner confidence.

Focus on Capability and Resilience
tryBusinessAgility helps next generation organisations stay capable and resilient. Programs concentrate on building skills that support consistent performance under change. Design thinking training follows the same philosophy by strengthening problem solving, collaboration, and learning ability across teams.
Results Driven Learning Approach
tryBusinessAgility began with a mission to focus on results rather than reports. The design thinking course reflects this mindset through hands on exercises, real scenarios, and applied learning. Participants leave with methods they can use immediately rather than conceptual knowledge that remains unused.
Experience Across Industries
Faculty and program designers bring experience from banking, payments, telecom, product organisations, and service sectors. This exposure helps address challenges that professionals face daily. Learning reflects real organisational constraints such as timelines, stakeholder alignment, and delivery pressure.
Strong Leadership and Faculty Background
Leadership brings deep experience in agile delivery, coaching, and organisational capability building. Trainers combine facilitation skills with practical insights from working with large and growing organisations. Sessions remain engaging, grounded, and relevant to business needs.
Trusted by Global and Indian Organisations
tryBusinessAgility has worked with over 100 brands across different regions. Participants join a learning ecosystem supported by long standing partnerships and shared values. The alumni network across 24 countries strengthens learning through diverse perspectives.
Learner Centric Delivery
Programs respect the schedules of working professionals. Flexible delivery formats, clear communication, and supportive facilitation create a positive learning experience. Participants receive guidance throughout the program.
Alignment with Digital Transformation Goals
Design thinking training aligns well with tryBusinessAgility’s broader focus areas such as leadership, strategy, customer experience, AI and business transformation, and agile practices. This alignment helps organisations integrate learning across initiatives rather than treating training as a standalone activity.

Choosing tryBusinessAgility means investing in a learning experience that supports clear thinking, confident leadership, and sustained organisational progress.

Certification and Course Outcome

The Design Thinking for Business program concludes with a recognised certification that reflects applied learning and active participation. The certification signals that the participant has gained practical capability in using design thinking methods within a business environment.

Certification Details:

Participants who complete the program requirements receive an official certificate issued by tryBusinessAgility. Certification criteria include attendance, participation in discussions, completion of exercises, and engagement in practical activities. The focus remains on learning application rather than formal examinations.
The certificate carries value for professionals seeking to strengthen credibility in innovation, customer experience, product management, and transformation roles. Organisations also recognise the certification as evidence of structured problem solving capability.

Professional Outcomes After Completion:

After completing the course, participants demonstrate stronger confidence in addressing ambiguous business challenges. They gain the ability to approach problems systematically while remaining open to learning and feedback. The course supports improved collaboration across functions and clearer communication with stakeholders.

Organisational Impact:

Teams that apply design thinking practices often experience better alignment and reduced rework. Clear problem definition and early validation help organisations invest effort where it matters most. The course supports faster learning cycles and more informed decision making.

  • Certificate Title: AI & Digital Transformation Strategist
  • Issued by: tryBusinessAgility
  • Format: Digital and printable PDF
  • Authentication: Includes unique ID for online verification

Long Term Skill Development:

Design thinking skills developed during the program continue to grow with use. Participants build a foundation that supports ongoing learning and adaptability. The methods taught remain relevant across roles and career stages, supporting long term professional growth.

 

Earn Your Badge

Upon successful completion of the AI & Digital Transformation Strategist program, participants receive a digital badge in addition to the official certificate. This badge serves as a visual credential that represents your verified skills and strategic knowledge.

Where You Can Use the Badge

  • Add it to your LinkedIn profile under certifications
  • Share it on social media or email signatures
  • Display it on your resume or personal website

The badge is issued through a secure digital platform, making it easy for employers and peers to verify your achievement instantly. It helps you stand out in job applications, internal promotions, and client-facing roles.

Program Format and Duration

tryBusinessAgility’s Design Thinking for Business program is structured to support working professionals without disrupting daily responsibilities. The program format balances instructor led learning with active participation, ensuring consistent engagement and practical understanding.

Delivery Format

The course is delivered through live virtual sessions led by experienced faculty. Each session includes discussions, guided activities, group exercises, and reflection time. Live interaction allows participants to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from peers across industries.Breakout sessions support small group collaboration where participants practise research, ideation, and problem framing techniques. Facilitators provide feedback during activities to help learners refine their approach.

Learning Experience

Participants receive clear guidance on how to prepare for each session. Pre session reading and light exercises help maximise learning during live discussions. Post session activities encourage reflection and application at work. The program encourages participants to bring real business challenges where possible. Applying tools to current work improves relevance and learning retention.

Duration and Schedule

The course typically runs for 2 days. The exact duration depends on delivery format and cohort structure. Sessions are scheduled to minimise disruption to executive work commitments. Schedules are designed to suit working professionals in leadership roles. Session timing considers Indian time zones while accommodating participants from global locations.

Time Commitment

Participants should expect a manageable weekly time commitment that includes live sessions and light practice activities. The course respects professional workloads while ensuring meaningful learning.

Access and Support

Participants receive access to learning materials and session resources throughout the program. Faculty and coordinators remain available for clarification and guidance during the course.

Learning Support

Throughout the program, participants receive support from faculty and coordinators. Questions raised between sessions can be addressed through guided discussions or follow up communication. This support ensures continuity and sustained engagement across the learning journey.

Corporate and Team Training Option

tryBusinessAgility offers dedicated corporate and team based delivery for organisations that want to build design thinking capability at scale. The corporate training option supports teams working on shared business goals and transformation initiatives.

Corporate programs bring together cross functional teams such as business, technology, operations, and customer experience. Learning together helps teams develop a shared language and approach to problem solving. This alignment improves collaboration during real projects.

Corporate delivery aligns learning objectives with organisational goals. Programs can focus on areas such as customer experience improvement, service redesign, internal process optimisation, or digital initiatives. Participants work on challenges relevant to their roles, which improves engagement and outcomes.

Teams can apply design thinking methods to current business problems during the program. Working on live challenges helps organisations see immediate value from training. Facilitators guide teams through each stage, supporting clarity and progress.

Corporate programs support flexible scheduling to match organisational needs. Sessions can be delivered over consecutive days or spread across weeks. Virtual delivery supports teams located across different regions.

tryBusinessAgility encourages involvement from leadership sponsors during key stages. Leadership participation improves buy in and supports implementation after the program. Stakeholders gain visibility into team thinking and outcomes.

Organisations receive guidance on sustaining practices after training. Teams learn how to integrate design thinking methods into existing processes and meetings. This support helps maintain momentum and long term capability.

Meet Your Faculty

Dr. Venkatesh Rajamani

Dr. Venkatesh Rajamani brings deep experience in delivering working software through short, feedback-driven cycles. His professional journey spans large banking, payments, telecom, and product organisations where digital initiatives operate under strict regulatory, operational, and scale constraints.
As a PhD scholar at Girne American University, his academic work complements hands-on delivery experience. His sessions focus on how managers influence outcomes through decision-making, prioritisation, and leadership behaviour. Participants benefit from clear explanations of agile delivery, platform thinking, and execution discipline from a business leadership viewpoint.
Dr. Venkatesh Rajamani supports managers in understanding how technology teams work, how delivery risks emerge, and how leadership actions either accelerate or slow progress. His teaching style emphasises clarity, accountability, and practical insight.

  • Areas of Expertise: Agile Transformation, AI Strategy, Business Agility
  • Industry Experience: Banking, Telecom, Payments, Software
  • Teaching Style: Case-based, application-driven, highly interactive

Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan

Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan is a trainer and leadership coach who works closely with teams and organisations to build capability and resilience. His work focuses on leadership behaviour, team dynamics, and organisational learning during periods of change.
In this programme, Arunan brings strong focus on people aspects of digital initiatives. Participants explore how communication, trust, and leadership presence influence adoption and performance. His sessions help managers recognise patterns of resistance and respond with confidence and empathy.
Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan’s coaching background ensures that learning remains reflective and action-oriented. Managers gain tools to support teams through uncertainty while maintaining accountability and performance.

  • He has coached teams across industries including banking, telecom, healthcare, and IT services.
  • Known for his engaging and outcome-focused facilitation style, Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan helps professionals connect theory to practice through clear examples and interactive learning.
  • He is passionate about helping organisations become capable and resilient through people-centered innovation.

Program Pricing and Enrollment

AI & Digital Transformation Strategist

₨16185
₨ 12900 *Limited Seats Only
  • Date: 29 Nov, 2025
  • Time: 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM IST
  • Mode: Virtual Online
  • Trainer: Dr. Venkatesh Rajamani
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tryBusinessAgility follows a clear and transparent approach to pricing and enrollment. The Design Thinking for Business program is structured to deliver strong value through expert facilitation, practical learning, and ongoing support.

Program Pricing

  • Course fees reflect the depth of content, faculty involvement, and interactive delivery format. Pricing is positioned to suit working professionals and organisations seeking meaningful capability building rather than short workshops. Current fee details are shared through the official program page or by contacting the admissions team. Special pricing options may be available for early registrations, group enrollments, and corporate cohorts. Organisations enrolling multiple participants can discuss customised commercial arrangements with the tryBusinessAgility team.

Simple enrollment steps

  • Visit the official tryBusinessAgility programme page Review upcoming cohort schedules and delivery format Submit the online application form with basic professional details Connect with the admissions team for a short discussion Confirm enrolment and receive onboarding instructions Admissions support helps applicants understand programme expectations, schedules, and learning outcomes before confirmation.

Payment and confirmation

  • Once enrollment is confirmed, participants receive payment instructions and access details. Confirmation includes programme schedule, session links, and preparatory guidance. Early registration benefits may be available for select cohorts.

Support during enrollment

  • The admissions team provides guidance for both individual learners and organisations. Queries related to scheduling, corporate participation, or learning goals are addressed through consultation calls or email support.

Corporate enrollment support

  • Organisations enrolling multiple participants receive dedicated coordination support. Scheduling, delivery format, and learning objectives are discussed to ensure alignment with organisational goals. The pricing and enrollment process reflects tryBusinessAgility’s commitment to clarity, accessibility, and professional respect.

Reviews

Sascha Guenther
Director, Global Tech Firm

Great introduction to Design Thinking.

We had a great group with lots of good energy and our Coach Venkatesh guided us through the session with great enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Highly recommended!

  • April 26, 2025
Ashok Kumar Kanuparthi
Strategy Lead, Regional Enterprise

It was a wonderful session.

It was a wonderful session. I gained more insights on design thinking. The agenda was well planned. It would have been more exciting had been in-person training. Many a thanks to the trainer Mr. Rajamani.

  • February 01, 2025
Isai Venthen Ramaiah
Agile Coach, Telecom Sector

Design Thinking Professional Workshop

Design Thinking Professional Workshop is interactive and activity filled. Trainer Venkatesh Rajamani has diversified knowledge on business and technology domains . It’s helpful to leverage my business knowledge ! Thanks team tryBusinessAgility !

  • January 23, 2024
Rajeswari Radhakrishnan
CTO, Healthcare Solutions Provider

Digital Transformation from trybusinessagility

I had the opportunity to take up the Digitial Transformation Foundation course from TryBusinessagility. The course covered all the fundamentals of Digital transformation. The case studies presented by them were very helpful. The coaches had extensive knowledge on the subject which was very evident from the way the course was taught.If you are thinking of Digital Transformation for your organization and want to know the success pillars then I would highly recommend this course.

  • August 23, 2024
Vignesh brb
Director, Global Tech Firm

Design Thinking - Is a Strong Common Sense

Thanks to my trainer Venkatesh Rajamani. It was extremely engaging with a perfect mix of theory, real-time stories, and many Break out sessions to actually "Think". I have always thought that design thinking is for designers in the market. However, this workshop shaped my thinking perspective. More than a skill, I became confident in "How to think" and bring a solution with Empathy. Loved it.

  • December 22, 2024
Manoj Sharma Manish
Customer Experience Manager, Retail Group

Design Thinking Professional

I had great learning from Trybusinessagility on Design thinking with Venkatesh Rajamani. His real-time examples and the way he taught each module of the workshop helped me gain knowledge on how to tackle wicked problems and how design thinking can help solve problems and provide solutions to unclear problems. I would strongly recommend Trybusinessagility and it can be a game changer for your career.

  • December 22, 2024

FAQs

 Professionals from business, technology, operations, marketing, HR, product, and leadership roles can enroll. The course suits both individual contributors and managers.

 No prior background in design is required. The program starts with fundamentals and builds skills gradually through practice.

Yes. Session schedules, examples, and delivery methods suit Indian business contexts and professional time commitments.No prior AI knowledge is expected. The course begins with fundamentals explained in business language and builds understanding gradually.

 The program runs through live virtual sessions with interactive discussions, group exercises, and guided activities led by experienced faculty.

 Participants can apply tools to real workplace challenges or use provided case scenarios based on preference.

 Participants receive an official Design Thinking for Business program certificate from tryBusinessAgility upon successful completion.

 There are no written exams. Certification depends on participation, engagement, and completion of learning activities.

Yes. Organisations can enroll teams and request cohort based delivery aligned with business priorities.Participants gain access to alumni engagement, peer learning, and continued guidance beyond the programme duration.

 Participants gain access to alumni interactions, learning updates, and continued engagement opportunities.

 Enrollment starts through the official program page or by contacting the tryBusinessAgility admissions team directly.

If you have any additional questions, our admissions team is available to assist before, during, and after enrollment.