Online training course

Design Thinking for Business and Management

The Design Thinking for Business and Management CPD Course is a 2–3 hour training programme designed to introduce learners to innovative problem-solvi
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Overview

Strong organisations do not rely on assumptions when tackling complex problems. This course introduces a structured, human-centred approach that helps teams investigate needs and shape ideas worth testing. Learners follow the design-thinking process from empathy through to testing. They gain a practical way to explore challenges, create early solutions and refine decisions using feedback.

Why this Training Matters for your Organisation
Business challenges often become harder when teams move straight to familiar answers. A design-thinking mindset creates room for better questions, stronger evidence and more informed choices. The course supports leaders and employees to place customer needs at the centre of improvement. It makes innovation a disciplined activity rather than an occasional brainstorm.
Who Should Attend
The training suits professionals who contribute to change, service improvement or strategic decisions. It is especially relevant to:
  • Managers developing more customer-led services.
  • Teams asked to solve complex operational problems.
  • Employees who want a repeatable innovation framework.

Certification, CPD, and Records

Completion provides a digital certificate on the same day. The CPD Certified programme contributes 3 points to an individual development record.

Course Content and Learning Outcomes

The programme introduces the five-stage method and shows how it can improve services, decisions and collaboration. Learners examine:

  • Empathising with customers to uncover genuine needs.
  • Defining challenges with insight rather than assumption.
  • Ideating and prototyping possible solutions.
  • Testing ideas to improve business practice over time.

Duration and Delivery

The course is delivered online and takes around two to three hours and includes full audio voiceover and flexible access. Course content and title can be modified to suit learner preferences.

Assessment and Completion

The final online check contains 20 multiple-choice questions. A score of 100% is needed to pass. Automatic marking gives an immediate result and retakes are available without an additional fee.

Team and Company Bookings

Team learning establishes a shared language for examining challenges before investing in solutions. It can help departments approach improvement work with greater curiosity and structure.
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  • Enrol an individual ready to approach problems from a customer perspective.
  • Book a team to embed a more practical innovation process.
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