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Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered

Ref: LCU833
10 people max.
From $5,775 HT / per person
Group rate: $10,106 (team / on-site)
Pay in 3 installments · On-site on request · +$540 with certification exam
5 days
Remote

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ArcelorMittal
Equans
EDF
Ubisoft
Microsoft
Aptar
ArcelorMittal
Equans
EDF
Ubisoft
Microsoft
Aptar
ArcelorMittal
Equans
EDF
Ubisoft
Microsoft
Aptar
ArcelorMittal
Equans
EDF
Ubisoft
Microsoft

Learning objectives

  • Understand the 5 key stages of Design Thinking
  • Develop empathy to map user needs
  • Define clear and actionable problems
  • Generate innovative ideas through collective brainstorming
  • Build rapid and iterative prototypes
  • Test solutions with real user feedback
  • Apply Design Thinking to your professional projects
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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training

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

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.

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without Design Thinking, 70% of innovations fail due to ignorance of user needs (Harvard Business Review).

  • Your projects will stagnate, wasting time and budget: imagine losing 40% of potential revenue due to non-customer-centered solutions, like 80% of startups that close within 3 years.

  • Suffer from agile competitors capturing your markets, or demotivated teams with untested ideas.

  • Risk professional obsolescence in a world where empathy drives 85% of product successes (Forrester).

  • This introductory training changes the game: go from survival to disruption in 35 hours.

Allan BUSI
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction

Program

Module 1Introduction to Design Thinking: Principles and Empathy (Immersion Tools, Personas)

Dive into the foundations of Design Thinking, discover its history and principles through inspiring videos, conduct user interviews to create living personas, map user journeys with collaborative sticky notes, experience a first empathetic immersion that motivates you to rethink your projects from day one.

Module 2Problem Definition: Framing and Insights (HMW Methods, Problem Statements)

Transform empathy into a clear problem, synthesize interview insights into impactful statements, use 'How Might We' questions to open creative avenues, work in pairs on a real business case, produce a refined problem statement ready to inspire ideation, feel the power of proper framing to accelerate innovation.

Module 3Ideation: Generating Wild Ideas (Brainstorming, SCAMPER, Mind Mapping)

Unleash your creativity in unrestrained brainstorming sessions, apply SCAMPER to vary perspectives, build collaborative mind maps on whiteboards, generate at least 50 ideas per team on a real challenge, vote on the most promising ones, experience the collective euphoria that boosts daily innovation.

Module 4Prototyping: Low-Fi Mockups (Paper, Cardboard, Simple Digital Tools)

Move to action by building ultra-rapid paper prototypes, test cardboard mockups for innovative services, use basic Figma for interactive wireframes, iterate in 30 minutes based on internal feedback, produce a tangible deliverable to show colleagues, discover the joy of 'fail fast, learn fast'.

Module 5Testing and Iteration: User Validation (Interviews, Success Metrics)

Test your prototypes with real users through structured interviews, measure satisfaction with quick NPS, analyze feedback to iterate live, synthesize learnings into an actionable roadmap, present your final project in a professional pitch, leave with an immediate action plan and motivating certificate.

Evaluation method

  • Daily interactive quizzes
  • Real case studies
  • Final group project
  • 360° trainer-participant feedback

Learning method

  • Immersive practical exercises
  • Real business cases
  • Continuous personalized feedback
  • Ready-to-use tools

Methods, materials and delivery

The Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered 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 Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered 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 Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered 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.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered training cost?+
The individual price is $5,775, and the team / on-site price is $10,106 (USD). A detailed quote is sent within one business day.
How long is the Design Thinking Training - Innovate User-Centered training?+
The training lasts 5 journées, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices.
How is this training paid for?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company (L&D or training budget). We invoice in US dollars and accept bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
Are there any prerequisites?+
No prior knowledge of Design Thinking required, open mindset, curiosity for innovation.
Is a certificate delivered at the end?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report.
Does Learni provide the equipment?+
No. A computer and stable internet connection are required for the participant. Learni provides the educational platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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