Certificate Program

Design Thinking Practitioner

Overview

Realize innovation projects co-creatively with Design Thinking and AI

Creativity and innovation are more in demand than ever. Agile teamwork and the strategic use of modern technologies are essential for successful project work. However, these "Future Skills" don't develop on their own – they require diverse learning experiences as well as a healthy mix of theoretical input and practical application. Our "Design Thinking Practitioner" program is designed to address exactly that.

Key Facts

Target group

The "Design Thinking Practitioner" certificate program is designed for professionals, managers, and project leaders who want to deepen their practical knowledge of Design Thinking through real-world projects. It is ideal for those who want to expand their innovation competencies through practical experience and integrate the targeted use of AI tools into their daily innovation work.

Offer includes

  • Learning videos and materials (e.g. prompting cheat sheets)
  • Certificate from the renowned Hasso Plattner Institute
  • Catering: Full board on in-person dates

Language

For selected dates, the first module will be in English. The online module is in English as well, the third module will be held in German.

When + Where

Module 1:
Location: HPI d-school in Potsdam
Date: July 1 – 3, 2026 (German)
Date: September 1 – 3, 2026 (English)

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

Module 3a:
Location: HPI d-school in Potsdam
Date: September 30 – October 2, 2026 (German)

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 Practitioner

Date
Date
01.07.2026 - 02.10.2026
Duration
2 x 3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange
Languages
Bilingual (German/English)
Format
Hybrid
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Costs

6,750.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 6,400.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-05-31
(plus VAT) The Early Bird price is valid until one month before the start date.

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.)

Date
09.09.2026 - 02.10.2026
Duration
2 x 3 days on-site workshop in Potsdam + 3 days online self-study + 1 hour exchange
Languages
Bilingual (German/English)
Format
Hybrid
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Straße 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Costs

6,750.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 6,400.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-08-08
(plus VAT) The Early Bird price is valid until one month before the start date.

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.)

  • Workshop HPI d-school Design Thinking practitioner
  • Workshop HPI d-school Design Thinking practitioner

Objectives

The "Design Thinking Practitioner" program aims to take your practical skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the application of Artificial Intelligence to the next level. You will learn how to apply advanced Design Thinking techniques and AI tools in real projects to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. The professional benefit lies in enhancing your ability to successfully tackle complex challenges and significantly optimize your project outcomes through hands-on application.

Requirements

No prior experience in Design Thinking is required if you start with the first module. Experience with AI tools is helpful but not necessary. Technical requirements: A personal laptop and access to the pro version of ChatGPT and Freepik.

About the program

In this three-day, practical workshop, you will build on your existing knowledge of Design Thining as well as handling AI tools and apply this strategically in a real-world Design Thinking project. Working in teams and partner-work, you will explore the potential of co-creation with AI through a concrete project. Along the way, you’ll reflect on how AI impacts project work. The intensive exchange with other participants and experts will expand your skills and deepen your understanding of AI-driven innovation.

The "Design Thinking Practitioner" program is designed to provide you with a varied and practice-oriented education that enables you to engage in effective and efficient innovation work. At the heart of the program are fostering creativity, effective teamwork, and the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence. This program helps elevate your project results by teaching you how to apply a range of Design Thinking techniques and further develop your innovation skills, including with the help of AI tools.

This program, as well as the first or third module, can also be offered exclusively for companies and can be tailored to meet client needs.

Agenda

Your program leads

All dates

  1. 01.07.2026 - 02.10.2026

    Duration

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

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    Bilingual (German/English)
    6,750.00 €
    Book now
  2. 09.09.2026 - 02.10.2026

    Duration

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

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    Bilingual (German/English)
    From 6,400.00 €
    Book now

Contact

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

Elisabeth Höpner
Program Manager Certification Program
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