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Certificate Program

Design Thinking Foundations

  • Design Thinking
  • Artificial intelligence

Overview

Master complex challenges with creative thinking and AI support.

In a time when future skills such as creativity, teamwork, and the effective use of digital tools are crucial for success, the "Design Thinking Foundations" certificate program offers comprehensive training to develop and apply these key competencies. This program combines a hands-on workshop with in-depth online, action-oriented online modules to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively and innovatively tackle complex challenges.

Content

Key Facts

Target group

This certificate program is aimed at professionals, managers, and project leaders who wish to deepen their skills in Design Thinking and innovation work. It is ideal for anyone looking to integrate creative and collaborative methods into their daily work and expand their innovation competencies through the use of AI tools.

What you can expect

  • Learn Design Thinking techniques - from basics to advanced methods
  • Integrate AI tools - to support creative problem-solving processes
  • Increase innovative capacity - for more efficient and successful projects
  • Develop human-centered solutions - with technological support
  • Learning videos and materials (e.g., prompting guide)
  • Certificate from the renowned Hasso Plattner Institute
  • Catering: Full board on in-person dates

Language

The face-to-face workshop will be held in German or English, depending on the date. The online course and the guide book are available in English.

When + Where

Module 1:
Location: HPI d-school in Potsdam
Date: July 1 – 3, 2026 (German)
Date: September 9 – 11, 2026 (English)
Date: December 2 – 4 , 2026 (German/English)

Module 2:
Location: online, self-paced learning
Date: available after module 1 (English)

Customized for organizations

We will be happy to prepare an individual offer for you and your organization on request.
Interested? Send us an e-mail to info-pdt@hpi.de

Book your place

Design Thinking Foundations

Date
Date
01.07.2026 - 03.07.2026
Duration
3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session
Languages
German
Format
Hybrid
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Costs

3,750.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 3,400.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-05-31
The Early Bird price is valid until one month before the start date (plus VAT).

Discount Code (Voucher)

A discount code may be used for this workshop. (Enter it in the registration form; valid only on the full price plus VAT; other promotions excluded.)

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Date
09.09.2026 - 11.09.2026
Duration
3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session
Languages
English
Format
In Person
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Costs

3,750.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 3,400.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-08-08
The Early Bird price is valid until one month before the start date (plus VAT).

Discount Code (Voucher)

A discount code may be used for this workshop. (Enter it in the registration form; valid only on the full price plus VAT; other promotions excluded.)

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Date
02.12.2026 - 04.12.2026
Duration
3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session
Languages
Bilingual (German/English)
Format
Hybrid
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Costs

3,750.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 3,400.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-12-01
The Early Bird price is valid until one month before the start date (plus VAT).

Discount Code (Voucher)

A discount code may be used for this workshop. (Enter it in the registration form; valid only on the full price plus VAT; other promotions excluded.)

Contact & Advice Book now
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Objectives

The "Design Thinking Foundations" program aims to elevate your skills in creative problem-solving and innovation work:

  • You'll learn fundamental and advanced Design Thinking techniques and how to integrate AI tools.
  • The professional benefits include increased innovation capacity and project efficiency.
  • The program empowers you to approach complex challenges with a human-centered perspective and to develop creative, technology-supported solutions.

Requirements

No prior experience in Design Thinking or with AI is required. For fully enjoying the online work we recommend a personal laptop and access to the pro versions of ChatGPT and Canva.

About the program

The "Design Thinking Foundations" program offers comprehensive training in the principles and advanced methods of Design Thinking. In the first part of the program, you'll delve deeply into the fundamentals through a practical workshop, learning how to solve complex problems through creative teamwork and systematic approaches. You will then expand your knowledge through various self-paced online modules, where you will broaden your knowledge and repertoire of methods and explore the co-creation with AI tools to take your innovation potential to the next level.

This program is also offered exclusively for companies, and parts can be customized to meet client needs.

Agenda

  • This workshop was the best I have attended so far. The way the content and the mindset were conveyed was extremely good: comprehensibility, letting people finish, empathizing with the participants, etc. Big praise to the coaches, who were patient and understanding, always kept us together as a team and helped us back on the right track when we were lost - I really enjoyed it, thank you very much! Location, tools and theme - everything at its best!

    Michael Mey

  • Great challenge, great team and atmosphere. Our coach gave us the necessary freedom, while at the same time guiding us in a structured manner. Very instructive and inspiring!

    Katrin Wrage

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All dates

  1. 01.07.2026 - 03.07.2026

    Design Thinking Foundations

    Hybrid

    Duration

    3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    German
    3,750.00 €
    Book now
  2. 09.09.2026 - 11.09.2026

    Design Thinking Foundations

    In Person

    Duration

    3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    English
    From 3,400.00 €
    Book now
  3. 02.12.2026 - 04.12.2026

    Design Thinking Foundations

    Hybrid

    Duration

    3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange session

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    Bilingual (German/English)
    From 3,400.00 €
    Book now

Contact

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you.

Elisabeth Höpner
Program Manager Certification Program
+49 331 5509-582
certification-program@hpi.de
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