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Course Overview
The Certified Design Thinking Professional program by tryBusinessAgility is an intensive, one-day executive education course that builds practical skills to solve real business problems using design thinking. Grounded in human-centered principles, this program empowers professionals to innovate with clarity, empathy, and collaboration. Whether you’re in product design, strategy, operations, or customer experience, this certification helps you apply proven frameworks to achieve better outcomes.
The Certified Design Thinking Professional program is built for working professionals who want to gain practical knowledge of the design thinking process and its applications in business settings. This course helps you develop a user-focused mindset by teaching how to approach problems from the perspective of the people you serve. It enables you to reframe challenges, generate creative solutions, and test ideas quickly.
You will learn how to integrate empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing into your daily problem-solving workflow. The program covers structured techniques such as ethnographic research, journey mapping, ideation frameworks, low-fidelity prototyping, and feedback integration. The course also teaches how to work effectively in cross-functional teams using real-time collaboration methods.
Throughout the program, you will engage in practical exercises, real-world case discussions, and interactive sessions that simulate actual business challenges. This approach helps you immediately apply what you learn to your role—whether in product development, operations, HR, customer experience, or strategy.
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Key topics covered in the overview:
- Introduction to the principles and mindset of design thinking
- Exploration of the five stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test
- Practical application of design tools and methods
- User-centered research techniques
- Visual thinking and facilitation methods
- Use of storytelling to communicate and validate ideas
This program is designed to be practical, fast-paced, and directly applicable to your work environment. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with tools to create meaningful, effective, and scalable solutions across a variety of business scenarios.
Program Pricing and Enrollment
Certified Design Thinking Professional
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Start Date: 13 July, 2025
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End Date: 13 July, 2025
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Register By: 13 July, 2025
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Mode: In Person (Bangalore)
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Trainer: Venkatesh Rajamani
The Certified Design Thinking Professional program offers high value at a competitive price point, making it accessible for individual professionals and corporate teams across India.
Group / Corporate Discounts
- Special pricing available for teams and groups from the same organisation
- Contact our admissions team to learn about corporate partnership options
Program Fee
- Total Fee: Please check the schedule
- Inclusions: Live sessions, course materials, certification, alumni access
Payment Options
- Online payment via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking
- GST-compliant invoice available for reimbursement or corporate billing
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The Certified Design Thinking Professional program offers high value at a competitive price point, making it accessible for individual professionals and corporate teams across India.
The Certified Design Thinking Professional program offers high value at a competitive price point, making it accessible for individual professionals and corporate teams across India.
How to Enroll
- Visit the tryBusinessAgility website and go to the Certified Design Thinking Professional program page
- Fill out the short registration form
- Choose your preferred session format (virtual or in-person)
- Make the payment securely
- Receive immediate confirmation with access to pre-course materials and instructions
Course Curriculum
The curriculum follows a structured, step-by-step approach to the Design Thinking process and ensures direct application to real business challenges. Here’s what participants will cover:
Module 1: Introduction to Design Thinking
Understand the mindset, history, and core principles of design thinking. Learn why it works and how it differs from traditional problem-solving approaches.
Module 2: Empathy and User Research Techniques
Master methods like user interviews, observation, and empathy mapping to gain deep insights into user needs and behaviors.
Module 3: Problem Framing and Definition
Learn how to frame the right problems by synthesizing research findings and identifying opportunity areas.
Module 4: Ideation Techniques and Brainstorming
Explore idea generation tools such as SCAMPER, mind-mapping, and dot voting to develop a wide range of creative ideas.
Module 5: Prototyping Fundamentals
Discover rapid prototyping techniques using both physical and digital tools. Learn how to create basic models and mock-ups.
Module 6: User Testing and Feedback
Practice testing your prototypes with real users, capturing feedback, and making iterative improvements.
Module 7: Storytelling and Presenting Ideas
Build your communication skills by learning to structure and deliver compelling stories that convey your solution’s value.
The curriculum follows a structured, step-by-step approach to the Design Thinking process and ensures direct application to real business challenges. Here’s what participants will cover:
Program Outcomes
By completing the Certified Design Thinking Professional program, you will gain practical outcomes that directly impact your ability to lead innovation, solve business problems, and drive user-centered initiatives within your organization. Key outcomes include:
- Practical Mastery of the Design Thinking Process: You will confidently apply the five stages—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—to solve a wide range of business and user problems. You’ll be able to conduct real-time workshops and design sessions in your team.
- Rapid Prototyping and Testing: You’ll be able to convert ideas into early-stage prototypes and validate them through feedback, reducing the risk of failure and increasing speed-to-value.
- User-Centric Problem Solving: You'll develop the ability to identify true user needs, conduct meaningful research, and define actionable problems—resulting in solutions that are desirable, feasible, and viable.
- Innovation Mindset: You’ll foster a mindset of experimentation, feedback, and continuous improvement within your team, helping to build a sustainable innovation culture.
- Creative and Structured Ideation: You’ll know how to run ideation sessions that go beyond guesswork, using proven methods to generate ideas and evaluate them quickly with user feedback.
- Strategic Influence and Communication: You’ll learn how to present ideas using visual storytelling techniques that engage stakeholders, drive buy-in, and support implementation.
This program equips you with a full design thinking toolkit that can be used across functions—product, HR, marketing, strategy, and customer experience. You leave with the confidence and skills to lead high-impact innovation initiatives in your organisation.
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for professionals who want to apply innovative thinking and human-centered design to solve business challenges effectively. It is designed for individuals across industries and functions who work on solving problems, improving services, or creating new products. The course is particularly suitable for:
Product Managers and Designers
who need to align product features with real user needs.
Project Managers and Team Leads
looking to improve collaboration and problem-solving in their teams.
HR and L&D Managers
focused on improving employee engagement, culture, and internal service processes.
Consultants and Business Analysts
who work with clients to address complex organizational problems.
Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs
building innovative products or services and seeking market fit.
IT and Technology Professionals
wanting to introduce human-centric thinking into digital transformation efforts.
No prior knowledge of design thinking is required. The course is accessible to both experienced leaders and early-career professionals.
Meet Your Faculty
The Certified Design Thinking Professional program is led by experienced educators and industry practitioners who bring years of hands-on knowledge in design thinking, innovation, and organisational transformation. Each faculty member has worked directly with Indian and global businesses, guiding professionals to apply creative problem-solving in real settings.
Venkatesh Rajamani – Strategy Advisor and PhD Scholar
- Venkatesh Rajamani is a PhD scholar at Girne American University with deep roots in agile software delivery, product innovation, and systems thinking.
- Over his career, he has helped organisations adopt design-led approaches to build better products and services.
- He brings a unique mix of academic depth and real-world insight to the classroom, ensuring each participant leaves with practical strategies they can use immediately.
- His sessions focus on structured thinking, user empathy, and data-driven innovation.
Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan – Executive Coach and Transformation Educator
- Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan is a seasoned trainer with over 15 years of experience in executive education, leadership development, and agile transformation.
- 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.
Together, they ensure that every session is grounded in practical application, guided by real business needs, and supported by research-based frameworks. You won’t just learn how design thinking works—you’ll see how it works in the Indian business context.
Why tryBusinessAgility
tryBusinessAgility is a trusted leader in executive education with a clear mission: helping the next-generation organisations stay capable and resilient. Since 2018, we have trained professionals in 24 countries and worked with more than 100 businesses ranging from startups to large enterprises. Here’s why professionals across India choose tryBusinessAgility:
Proven Track Record
Our programs have helped thousands of professionals and teams build real capability that leads to measurable change.
Expert Faculty
Our facilitators bring real-world experience, not just theory. They have guided design thinking, agile transformation, and innovation practices in banking, telecom, and IT sectors.
Practical Learning Model
We don’t teach theory for the sake of theory. Our sessions are application-based, interactive, and grounded in actual business problems.
Flexible Delivery Options
We offer both live virtual and city-based in-person formats so you can learn in the way that suits your schedule and preference.
Reputation and Recognition
The tryBusinessAgility brand is respected across industries for delivering high-quality, actionable learning.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the Certified Design Thinking Professional program, participants will receive an industry-recognized certificate from tryBusinessAgility. This credential formally verifies your ability to apply design thinking principles, tools, and techniques in practical business contexts. Key details about the certification:
What the Certification Demonstrates
- Competence in designing and executing digital transformation strategies
- Applied understanding of artificial intelligence in business
- Mastery of platform thinking and data-driven leadership
- Ability to lead change across functions and industries
Industry Recognition
tryBusinessAgility’s certifications are respected across sectors including technology, finance, retail, telecom, and manufacturing. Employers recognize the certification as proof of strategic capabilities in managing digital transformation and AI implementation.
- Certificate Title: AI & Digital Transformation Strategist
- Issued by: tryBusinessAgility
- Format: Digital and printable PDF
- Authentication: Includes unique ID for online verification
This credential enhances your resume, strengthens your LinkedIn profile, and can support career transitions or promotions. It showcases your readiness to take on leadership roles in digital strategy and transformation.
Participants can share their certification on professional platforms and use it to stand out in job applications or internal growth opportunities.
Earn Your Badge
Upon successful completion of the Certified Design Thinking Professional program, you will receive a digital badge along with your certificate. This badge acts as a verified, shareable credential that showcases your achievement and signals your practical expertise in applying design thinking.
How You Can Use It
- Add it to LinkedIn: Display your badge on your LinkedIn profile to strengthen your professional visibility
- Embed in your CV or email signature: Show hiring managers or clients that you bring design thinking capabilities
- Share it on social media: Announce your achievement and connect with fellow practitioners and employers
The badge includes metadata that confirms your completion of the program and is issued through tryBusiessAgility’s digital credentialing platform. Employers and peers can verify its authenticity with a single click.
FAQs
Who is this program ideal for?
Do I need any prior experience in design thinking to join?
No prior experience is needed. The program is structured to guide participants from the fundamentals of design thinking to practical application, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate learners alike.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. All participants who complete the course will receive the “Certified Design Thinking Professional” certificate issued by tryBusinessAgility. This certification is digital, shareable, and includes a unique verification ID.
Is the program available online?
Yes. You can attend the live virtual version from anywhere in India. The program is also offered in-person in select cities, depending on demand and schedule.
What tools will I need for the virtual sessions?
For online participants, a laptop with internet access is required. We use platforms like Zoom for live delivery and Miro or MURAL for collaborative work.
Are there any group or corporate discounts?
Yes. We offer group discounts for 3 or more participants from the same organisation. Custom pricing is available for corporate teams. Please contact our admissions team for a tailored quote.
How soon will I get access after enrolling?
You will receive your confirmation and access to pre-course material within 24 hours of completing your registration and payment.
What happens if I miss the session?
Participants who miss the session may be eligible to attend a future cohort, subject to seat availability. Please inform our team in advance to make suitable arrangements.