No. This is a one-time purchase of $999 that gives you full access to all seven self-paced courses through December 31, 2026.

No. All courses are fully self-paced and available on demand. If you’re interested in live sessions, check out our cohort courses. If you’d like to take a course where you can get feedback and coaching from our teaching team, check out our cohort courses.

You will have access to all seven self-paced courses from your date of purchase until December 31, 2026. You don’t need to complete all the courses to find value in the lessons. Think of it as a resource for the year. Some learners will complete every course and others will treat this as a just-in-time library.

Absolutely. You can start with the topic most relevant to your work today. You do not need to finish one course to unlock another. There is no "wrong" place to start, but here are some suggestions:

• If you want to explore how to integrate AI into your work, start with AI x Design Thinking or Prototyping with AI.
• If your team is navigating a transition or you want to improve collaboration, start with From Superpowers to Great Teams.

If you want an introduction to the basics of design thinking, start with Hello Design Thinking.

Yes. You will earn a unique certificate of completion for every individual course you finish within the program. After completing a self-paced course, you will be able to add it to your “licenses and certifications” on LinkedIn. You will receive a 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.

You don’t need to complete all the courses to find value in the lessons. Think of it as a resource for the year. Some learners will complete every course and others will treat this as a just-in-time library. You have full access to all seven courses through December 31, 2026, so the pressure of a fixed weekly schedule is removed.

Yes. IDEO U methods are built on foundational human-centered design principles that remain constant even as technology evolves. The AI-specific content focuses on "mindsets and methods"—teaching you how to think and experiment with AI—which is the most durable skill you can build in a fast-moving landscape.

Self-paced courses are fully online and flexible, so you can take them from any time zone, anywhere in the world. These courses take between 1-8 hours to complete. Courses consist of a series of videos, activities, and small assignments.

All course materials, including videos, activities, and assignments will be available to you through December 31, 2026. Downloadable resources are yours to keep.