Have you ever felt that Design Thinking processes can be chaotic and difficult to implement in your organisation? What if there was a methodology that made this process predictable and easy to introduce?
DTMethod Foundation is an intensive workshop that allows you to learn, experience, and understand the Design Thinking methodology.
DTMethod is an APMG-accredited Design Thinking methodology. It provides a set of principles, guidelines, and tools designed to structure Design Thinking. Thanks to DTMethod, a process often perceived as chaotic becomes predictable and straightforward to implement within an organisation.
The core elements of DTMethod are:
- DTRules & Roles – the principles and roles to be applied during the Design Thinking process;
- DTModel – the process framework and schedule that ensure objectives are achieved;
- DTTools – proven tools to be used throughout the Design Thinking process.
Applying DTMethod means making use of all these elements in combination.
The DTMethod Foundation training will enable you to:
- minimise the risk of introducing unwanted, ineffective, or unnecessary solutions into your organisation,
- reduce project costs related to late-stage changes by gathering the right stakeholder feedback early,
- increase the value of products, processes, and services in the eyes of stakeholders,
- be confident in applying best practices when facilitating Design Thinking workshops,
- prepare your team for effective collaboration during Design Thinking workshops.
Gain the knowledge and skills essential for applying the DTMethod methodology effectively. Then take the APMG International accredited DTMethod Foundation exam and obtain an international certificate confirming your competences.
Purpose of the training
- Understanding the Design Thinking process – Immerse yourself in the world of Design Thinking, understand its nature, and discover how it can transform the way you work.
- Learning DTTools – Gain practical skills in using key Design Thinking tools that will make the creative process easier and more intuitive.
- Understanding DTRules – Learn the principles that help you effectively carry out the Design Thinking process within your organisation. Discover how following these rules can improve the efficiency of your projects.
- Exploring DTRoles – Understand the roles and responsibilities of participants in the Design Thinking process. Learn how each role contributes to the success of a project.
- Applying the DTModel – Develop the ability to use a structured framework that will help you plan and execute the Design Thinking process. See how this model supports you in guiding a project from start to finish.
Target group
- Project Managers – Add Design Thinking to your project toolkit to respond more effectively to challenges and user needs.
- Scrum Masters – Integrate Design Thinking with Scrum practices to achieve greater efficiency and innovation.
- Product Owners – Learn how to apply Design Thinking to create innovative products that delight users.
- Project Team Members – Gain skills that will help you collaborate effectively and co-create innovative solutions.
- Sponsors – Discover how Design Thinking can bring tangible benefits to your projects and how you can support them effectively.
- Problem-Solvers – Use Design Thinking as a method for tackling challenges in a creative and effective way.
- Continuous Improvement Teams – Apply Design Thinking to strengthen improvement processes within your organisation.
- Top Management and Strategy Leaders – Explore how Design Thinking can inform and enrich organisational strategy.
- Trainers – Add Design Thinking to your training portfolio to inspire and engage participants even more.
- Facilitators – Learn how to apply Design Thinking within your organisations to foster innovation and collaboration.
Benefits
For participants:
- Understand what Design Thinking is and how the method and process work.
- Structure your knowledge of Design Thinking.
- Reduce the sense of chaos and uncertainty around how the process unfolds.
- Learn tools that increase the effectiveness of problem-solving and discover how to use them to address your clients’ needs.
- Improve your understanding and comfort when taking part in Design Thinking processes, which will boost your engagement and effectiveness.
- Number of PDUs: 14
For organisations:
By applying the DTMethod methodology you will:
- Reduce risk – significantly lower the chance of creating a product, service, or process that fails to deliver the expected benefits.
- Increase value – maximise the benefits gained from products, processes, and services created in projects.
- Build confidence – make conscious decisions when investing in Design Thinking processes within your organisation.
- Create space for innovation – seamlessly integrate Design Thinking processes into routine project activities.
- Improve process efficiency – make Design Thinking processes more predictable and effective.
- Design better solutions – raise the likelihood of creating solutions that truly meet client needs, leading to higher customer satisfaction.
Exam and Certification
- non-mandatory exam,
- multiple-choice, single-response questions test,
- number of questions: 50,
- pass threshold: 66% (33 out of 50 possible points),
- language of the exam: English, Polish,
- duration: 40 minutes,
- mode: online (after online training) or classroom (after classroom training),
- date: the exam is held at the end of the 3rd day of training,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: indefinite,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Training Programme
Introduction to Design Thinking
Begin your journey into the world of innovation and creative problem-solving.
Introduction to DTMethod
Learn the foundations and structure of the methodology and discover how it can transform your approach to solving problems.
Workshop session 1 (starting the DTMethod process and the exploration phase)
Immerse yourself in the Design Thinking process, beginning with discovering and understanding the problem.
- Stakeholder research: interviews, surveys, observations – Learn how to gather essential insights that are crucial for a successful Design Thinking process.
- Desk research – Develop the ability to effectively analyse and make use of available information.
- Planning stakeholder research – Plan your research to ensure you capture the most valuable insights.
Workshop session 2 (deep dive into the exploration phase)
Understand stakeholder needs and identify which ones should be prioritised.
Course of the exploration phase
Learn DTMethod principles (DTRules) and their impact on the exploration phase.
Workshop session 3 (creative phase)
Turn your discoveries into innovative ideas using techniques and tools that support creative processes.
Course of the creative phase
DTMethod principles (DTRules) and their impact on the creative phase.
Homework
Test your knowledge by completing a mock DTMethod exam.
Workshop session 4 (constructive phase)
Discover how to turn your ideas into practical and effective solutions.
Course of the constructive phase
DTMethod principles (DTRules) and their impact on the constructive phase.
DTMethod summary
Reflect on the key lessons learned during the training and how to apply them in the future.
DTMethod Foundation exam
Confirm your skills and earn the international DTMethod certification.
Completing the full DTMethod learning path – Foundation, Professional, and Facilitator – and successfully passing all accredited exams is recognised with the award of an additional credential: the prestigious DTMethod – Design Thinking Master badge. This distinction confirms not only a comprehensive understanding of the methodology, but also the ability to apply, lead, and facilitate structured Design Thinking processes in practice.
Guides & Resources
Find expert articles, official resources from our accrediting partners, the full training program in PDF, and practical links to help you make the most of your learning journey.
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