

Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Certificate Program Overview
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1 Complete The Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate
Start your Advanced Design Thinking certificate by learning the core skills through our two foundational design thinking courses. We recommend starting with Insights for Innovation.
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Insights for Innovation
Learn to use insights to turn customer needs into human-centered solutionsCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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From Ideas to Action
Learn to prototype, experiment, and iterate to move your ideas forwardCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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2 Take Two Advanced Courses
Take your design thinking practice to the next level by learning how to influence and engage others in the design thinking process. Take in either order.
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Storytelling for Influence
Craft a narrative to motivate and inspireCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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Unlocking Creativity
Exercises to overcome the common barriers to creativitySelf-Paced Course start anytime- Regular price
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3 Choose One Advanced Elective
Expand your knowledge by applying design thinking in the context of business and services.
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Designing a Business
Build and test new business ideasCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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Human-Centered Service Design
Design the moments that matterCohort Course 5 Weeks- Regular price
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4 Receive and Share Your Certificate
After completing the courses, you’ll receive your Advanced Design Thinking certificate of completion via email as a downloadable PDF within 1-2 weeks of completing the final required course. Certificates are configured for uploading and sharing on LinkedIn.
Commonly Asked Questions
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Course OrderWhile courses can be taken in any order, we recommend completing the Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate first.
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Completion TimeThe program takes 5 months to complete if courses are taken consecutively. However, there is no deadline for certificate completion.
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Certificate RequirementsIf you've completed any courses in the Advanced Design Thinking certificate program, or if you've previously earned your Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate, all count toward your certificate of completion.
Certificate Program Requirements

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Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Certificate Program“I've launched two successful companies as a direct result of IDEO U courses. We use the tools from the courses I've taken on an everyday basis in all of the teams. Human-centered design is a core tenet of our companies and we believe it's one of the most important competitive advantages.”
Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Certificate Program“A couple of colleagues and I started an entrepreneurs network within our organisation. IDEO U courses have basically become the foundation for what we teach. Our hope is that by sharing your human-centered design approach we can see more people designing, launching, and scaling businesses at the intersection of profit and purpose.”
Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Certificate Program“The experience is so intuitive and attention grabbing. The flexibility is A+ and I feel like a human, not a statistic, when I take a class.”
Advanced Design Thinking Certificate
Certificate Program“I was recommended to look for design thinking courses, and my principal told me to do it where it was invented. I am absolutely happy with this decision. The content is super-distilled, the support is wonderful, and there are many opportunities for eye-opening moments.”
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Our courses engage you through stories, expertise, and humor. Each lesson has a series of 3-5 minute videos that explain the why, what, and how of a specific topic. Plus we bring everything to life through case studies from around the globe.
Try
In order to develop new skills, you need to try them out through repeated practice and exposure to new contexts. Our courses provide opportunities to try out new behaviors online and through real-world projects.
Reflect
Our learning experiences have a variety of reflective activities to help you make the connections to your specific work challenges. Reflection is one of the most effective ways to deepen your professional impact.
Share
Knowledge is constructed through interaction with others—which is the foundation of our cohort experience. It’s through sharing and discussing with qualified teaching leads and a global peer network that you build greater understanding.