JOIN THE DESIGN THINKING TRAIN-THE-TRAINERS PROGRAM
A 3-session online masterclass where you will master Design Thinking tools, techniques, and mindset to effectively drive innovation within your organization
Next cohort
October 6th, 2026
About The Design Thinking Program
The Design Thinking course is a comprehensive program to help individuals master the tools, techniques, and mindset needed to solve complex problems, improve user experiences, and innovation within their organizations. It has two levels: Level 1 builds a strong foundation in Design Thinking through its three stages—Immerse, Invent, and Implement—while Level 2 focuses on applying these learnings by completing a white paper. By the end, participants gain the skills and confidence to apply and lead Design Thinking across diverse contexts.
Benefits
Develop a User-Centered Mindset: Learn to deeply understand user needs and design solutions that truly address them
Master Practical Tools & Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with proven Design Thinking methods for problem-solving and innovation
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and share best practices from global leaders in innovation
Turn Ideas Into Action: Learn how to prototype, test, and refine solutions for real-world application
Design Thinking Train-the-Trainers Modules
Complete Certified Design Thinking Certificate:
Equip yourself with the right tools and knowledge to lead initiatives that improve processes, products, and services within your organization
Immerse: How to engage with users and environments to capture deep insights, conduct need assessments, build empathy, and map information to visualize patterns and opportunities.
Invent: How to define clear problem statements based on evidence and generate creative, user-centered solutions through structured ideation techniques.
Implement: How to bring ideas to life by prototyping, testing with users, gathering feedback, and iterating to refine solutions for real-world application.
Facilitation & Collaboration: How to guide teams through each stage of Design Thinking and create a collaborative, innovative environment.
Application & Reflection: For Level 2 participants, how to apply these methods to real organizational challenges and document findings in a white paper to showcase outcomes.
Why Get Certified With GIMI?
GIMI is a global nonprofit professional organization driving standards for innovation management that leverage a range of core frameworks and competencies. We teach the next generation of innovators how to successfully discover innovation breakthroughs, accelerate results and build a new set of professional skills. Our mission is to help individuals, companies and regions develop world-class innovation and innovation management capabilities.
You will be able to:
- Advance your career and stand out from your peers
- Increase your value to your organization
- Access GIMI’s global innovation ecosystem and best practices
- Network and share experiences with other innovation professionals
More than 13,000 professionals have been certified in GIMI’s programs, representing companies from Fortune 500
Program Price
Certified Design Thinking Trainer
GIMI-IAOIP Member Solo
$600Non-Member Solo
$800
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