Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation for Professionals (CDTIP) from scdl

This Design Thinking and Innovation course is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and aspiring leaders who want to master creative problem-solving. It empowers learners to approach challenges with empathy, creativity, and strategic insight. Designed for working professionals, this flexible online program blends theory and practice to help you innovate in your career and organisation.

The Certificate in Design Thinking & Innovation for Professionals (CDTIP) is a six-month experiential program focused on developing creative design thinking, strategic innovation, and problem-solving skills.
The course introduces participants to the key principles and stages of design thinking—empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing—to help them design human-centred solutions for real-world problems. By combining theory with hands-on application, the program fosters innovative thinking, collaboration, and user-centric design practices that can be applied across industries.
By the end of this Design Thinking for Professionals course, learners will be equipped to drive innovation, implement user-focused strategies, and create meaningful impact within their professional domains.

Upon completing this Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation, participants will:

• Develop a structured approach to solving complex challenges using design thinking principles.

• Apply human-centred innovation techniques to improve products, services, and processes.

• Foster creativity and collaboration in professional teams.

• Translate innovative ideas into actionable and sustainable solutions.

Looking to enrol in an online Certificate in Design Thinking and Innovation for Professionals from Symbiosis? You must be:

1. Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.

2. Minimum 2 Year Diploma Holders from a recognised University/Institution, with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

3. International / SAARC Graduates from a recognised/accredited University / Institution.

4. Students appearing for their final graduation exam may also apply, subject to the completion of graduation within the time period specified by SCDL.

At Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, the CDTIP program empowers you with hands-on tools in problem-solving, ideation, prototyping, and user research. We prepare you for creative and strategic roles by offering practical design thinking applications that enhance your career across industries.