Design Thinking Certification Program
The Spring2 Design Thinking Certification Program is a dynamic and immersive 5-day course. You’ll dive deep into the Five Stages of Design Thinking—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—and gain practical skills to transform programs, policies, and services from a human-centered perspective. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped to tackle complex challenges with innovative, resilience-focused solutions that adapt to change.
Program Overview
This 5-day course combines hands-on learning with expert guidance to help you apply Design Thinking methodology directly to your work. With a structured workbook, you’ll track your progress and submit a final project showcasing how you’ve implemented each phase of Design Thinking in your professional environment. Successful participants will be awarded the Spring2 Innovation Professional Design Thinker Certification.
Who Should Attend:
This program is ideal for professionals across sectors who want to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. It’s especially valuable for:
– Executives and Managers focused on fostering creativity and leading change.
– Policy Makers and Strategists creating user-centric, impactful solutions.
– Product and Service Designers aiming to enhance user experiences.
– HR and Culture Leaders improving workplace engagement and experience.
– IT, Marketing, and Customer Experience Teams committed to delivering user-focused solutions.
Virtual Format
Join us virtually from September 23-25, 2025 and November 4-5, 2025. The course features two daily sessions, each offering a blend of interactive learning and live feedback, accessible from your home network without needing a corporate VPN.
Schedule:
September 23rd: 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm EST
September 24th: 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm EST
September 25th: 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm EST
November 4th: 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm EST
November 5th: 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm EST
You’ll receive separate invitations for all sessions listed above.
This event is not affiliated with Invest Ottawa and is independently organized by a third party.
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