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Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation and Creativity

Fostering Creative Problem-Solving and Transformative Innovation

Classroom Sessions
05-09 May 2025
Dubai
$5,950
14-18 Jul 2025
Dubai
$5,950
15-19 Sep 2025
Barcelona
$5,950
10-14 Nov 2025
Dubai
$5,950
29 Dec 2025-02 Jan 2026
Riyadh
$5,950

Course Introduction

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology that blends creative problem-solving with strategic insight to drive innovation. This course is designed for professionals seeking to unlock creativity, inspire innovation, and implement impactful change within their organizations. By focusing on understanding user needs, redefining challenges, and generating transformative ideas, participants will learn to approach problems in innovative and meaningful ways.

The Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation and Creativity training course offers a comprehensive dive into design thinking principles and techniques, highlighting their practical use in both individual and collaborative settings. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing innovative solutions, creating prototypes, and testing ideas to achieve user-focused results. Completing this certificate demonstrates proficiency in the key skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape.

Training Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles and methodologies of design thinking
  • Cultivate creativity to address complex problems with innovative solutions
  • Develop empathy and user-centric thinking to redefine challenges
  • Master ideation, prototyping, and testing techniques for practical application
  • Apply design thinking frameworks to real-world organizational scenarios
  • Earn a recognized certificate validating their expertise in innovation and creativity

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

Who should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Innovation leaders and business strategists
  • Professionals in product development, UX/UI, and customer experience roles
  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking to enhance creative problem-solving
  • Team leaders aiming to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration
  • Anyone passionate about leveraging creativity to solve complex challenges

Course Outline

Day One: Foundations of Design Thinking
  • What is design thinking? History and evolution
  • Core principles: Human-centeredness, collaboration, and experimentation
  • The 5 stages of design thinkin
  • Understanding the role of creativity in innovation
  • Case studies of successful design thinking applications
Day Two: Empathizing with Users
  • Building empathy: Understanding user needs and challenges.
  • Tools for empathy mapping
  • Journey mapping
  • Persona development
  • Observation and interview techniques
  • Identifying key pain points and opportunities
  • Workshop: Conducting user interviews and creating empathy maps
Day Three: Defining Problems and Ideating Solutions
  • Defining the problem with clarity: How Might We (HMW) questions
  • Techniques for problem framing and reframing
  • Fostering creativity through ideation
  • Brainstorming and idea clustering
  • Role-storming and reverse thinking
  • Workshop: Generating and refining innovative ideas
Day Four: Prototyping and User Testing
  • Prototyping as a tool for experimentation:
  • Types of prototypes (low-fidelity and high-fidelity)
  • Tools for rapid prototyping
  • Conducting user testing to gather actionable feedback
  • Iteration: Refining solutions based on user input
  • Workshop: Creating prototypes and testing with peers
Day Five: Applying Design Thinking to Real-World Challenges
  • Scaling design thinking for organizational impact
  • Embedding a culture of creativity and innovation in teams
  • Developing action plans for implementing design thinking initiatives
  • Group project: Solving a real-world business challenge using design thinking
  • Presentation of solutions and peer review
  • Certification assessment and course closure

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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