Professional skills
Design Thinking Methodology (DTMethod®)
Discover how Design Thinking methodologies foster innovative solutions through our DTMethod® certification programs and training sessions.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Many organizations want to innovate but struggle to create solutions that people actually need or use. New ideas often fail because teams spend too much time focusing on the problem and not enough time understanding the people affected by it. Design Thinking offers a different approach. Unlike other innovation methods, it is solution-based and user-focused. Contact MindClick for the delivery format, teaching language, instructor profile, duration, dates, and a written fee proposal. APMG International owns the certification schemes referenced here and accredits its own Training Organizations. This listing describes training and study support, not an official APMG course or a claim of APMG Accredited Training Organization status. Exams are booked through APMG or an accredited training organization.
What you’ll learn
- Design better solutions through hands-on experience that reinforces creative problem-solving methods.
- Gain practical skills and confidence to contribute meaningfully during Design Thinking workshops and innovation sessions.
- Strengthen critical thinking and innovation skills by learning a structured, user-focused approach to solving complex challenges.
- Reduce uncertainty and confusion by clearly defining the time commitment and role expectations during Design Thinking activities.
- Increase motivation and engagement as ideas are recognized, tested, and incorporated into real project outcomes.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Recommended learning plan
Learn through structured discussion and practical exercises, with time to apply each concept to your own work context.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- A practical review
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1DTMethod® Foundation
What we’ll cover
- DTMethod® Foundation
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 2DTMethod® Professional
What we’ll cover
- DTMethod® Professional
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 3DTMethod® Facilitator
What we’ll cover
- DTMethod® Facilitator
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Bring it all together
Review your worked examples with the trainer and agree the next steps for your own role.
Before you choose your learning route
APMG International owns the certification schemes referenced here and accredits its own Training Organizations. This listing describes training and study support, not an official APMG course or a claim of APMG Accredited Training Organization status. Exams are booked through APMG or an accredited training organization.
Pricing
| Delivery format | Price per learner |
|---|---|
| Live online | $2,350 USD |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD |
Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets.
A listed price is not a quotation. Confirm the current fee, taxes, exam inclusion, study materials and any group rate in writing before enrolling.
Prerequisites
- Discuss your current experience and learning goals with an advisor. Check the current APMG International eligibility requirements and exam version before booking.
Who is this course for?
- Project/Product Managers seeking creative solutions to challenges.
- Those interested in standardized innovation processes and ways to improve current methods, i.e. business analysts or Scrum masters.
- Change Agents.
- Facilitators.
- Product Designers.
- Product Owners.
Confirmed batch starts
Dates confirmed by MindClick. These are start dates, not full course timetables. Session hours, duration, fees, instructors, language, seats and classroom venues are not yet specified.
Choose your country & month Enrollment & payment
Starts 2026-10-18
Live online · Manama, Bahrain · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Bahrain
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Live online · Cairo, Egypt · weekday start
Local date · Africa/Cairo
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Live online · Kuwait City, Kuwait · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Kuwait
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Live online · Muscat, Oman · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Muscat
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Live online · Doha, Qatar · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Qatar
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Live online · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Riyadh
Joining details to be suppliedFrequently asked questions
Is MindClick an APMG Accredited Training Organization?
No. MindClick provides training and study support on this topic. APMG International accredits its own Training Organizations and does not deliver training itself. Exams are booked through APMG or one of its accredited training organizations.
How do I take the exam?
APMG International administers the exams. You can book directly through the APMG public exam portal, or an accredited training organization may arrange it for you. Confirm the current exam format, language, and fee with APMG before booking.
What does the training cost?
Fees depend on delivery format, group size, language, and location. Request a written proposal and confirm taxes, study materials, and any exam fees before enrolling.
Does training guarantee certification?
No. Training supports preparation, but APMG International sets the exam objectives and pass criteria. Completing training does not guarantee certification, an exam pass, or employment.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 5-day course is listed at USD 4,500 for classroom delivery and USD 2,350 for live online delivery, per learner. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Confirm taxes, exam fees, study materials and group rates in writing before enrolling; a listed price is not a quotation.
Where is classroom training delivered?
Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.
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