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Training Design Thinking - Innovate with Empathy and Creativity

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

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4 days
Onsite
10 people max.

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10 people max.

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4 days

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Why this program matters

Without Design Thinking, 80% of innovations fail due to ignorance of user needs, according to Forrester.
Your projects stagnate, your teams lose 30% of creative productivity, agile competition steals 25% of market share on average.
Risk obsolescence with frustrated customers, exploded deadlines, and wasted budgets.
Invest 28 hours to turn these pitfalls into opportunities: increased empathy, validated prototypes, ROI multiplied by 4 on product launches.

Trusted by — schools, companies and industrial groups

25,651 programs · 25 countries

Every program built with a dedicated engineer

Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

Learning objectives

Master the 5 steps of Design Thinking
Develop empathy to identify user needs
Generate innovative ideas through collective brainstorming
Build rapid and iterative prototypes
Test solutions to validate their relevance
Apply the method to concrete projects

Program

Module 1Empathy and Immersion: Observation Tools and User Interviews

Dive into your users' world by conducting field interviews, map their journeys with detailed personas, analyze qualitative insights using tools like empathy maps, experience immersive exercises to feel the pain points, leave with a clear deliverable of priority needs, while stimulating your collective creativity from the first day.

Module 2Problem Definition: Precise Framing and Advanced Personas

Transform observations into a well-defined problem through reframing workshops, build vivid personas and interactive journey maps, prioritize challenges with impact matrices, test hypotheses in groups, produce an actionable 'point of view' as a deliverable, gain clarity to boost the effectiveness of your innovation projects.

Module 3Ideation and Prototyping: Brainstorming and Low-Fi Mockups

Unleash your creativity in unrestrained brainstorming sessions using techniques like SCAMPER, generate dozens of wild ideas then select via voting dots, move to action by prototyping with paper, cardboard, and simple digital tools like basic Figma, iterate with rapid feedback, obtain a ready-to-test prototype, experience the excitement of tangible innovation.

Module 4Testing and Iteration: User Validation and Final Synthesis

Test your prototypes in real conditions with target users, gather qualitative and quantitative feedback via structured observations, iterate on the spot to refine solutions, synthesize learnings into an actionable roadmap, present your final project in an impactful pitch, leave with an immediate action plan and tools to scale innovation in your organization.

Evaluation method

Continuous evaluation through practical exercises, interactive quizzes, final prototype presentation, and peer feedback.

Learning method

100% hands-on active pedagogy, collaborative workshops, real business cases, real-time personalized feedback.

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Design Thinking - Innovate with Empathy and Creativity program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Design Thinking - Innovate with Empathy and Creativity program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Design Thinking - Innovate with Empathy and Creativity program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

Enroll and offer a kit

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Design Thinking training?+

They can master the 5 steps of Design Thinking, develop empathy to identify user needs and generate innovative ideas through collective brainstorming. Those are the stated objectives of the Design Thinking program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Design Thinking program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Empathy and Immersion: Observation Tools and User Interviews. Day 2: Problem Definition: Precise Framing and Advanced Personas. Day 3: Ideation and Prototyping: Brainstorming and Low-Fi Mockups. Day 4: Testing and Iteration: User Validation and Final Synthesis. The Design Thinking program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.

How is Design Thinking training assessed?+

Assessment relies on continuous evaluation through practical exercises, interactive quizzes, final prototype presentation, and peer feedback. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Design Thinking program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Design Thinking training cost per participant?+

Design Thinking training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.

How long does Design Thinking training take?+

4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Design Thinking training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Design Thinking training?+

No technical prerequisites, curious mindset and openness to collaborative methods.

Is a certificate issued after Design Thinking training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

Does Learni provide the equipment for Design Thinking training?+

No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.

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