Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)®

The CDTP® (Certified Design Thinking Professional) validates expertise in design thinking methodology, a structured, human-centred approach to problem-solving that puts the needs of users at the centre of every solution. Used by organisations from Apple and Google to government departments and hospitals worldwide.

Skills Plus supports CDTP® preparation with a practical, workshop-based approach that goes beyond theory, you will apply design thinking to real challenges relevant to your organisation and sector.

Innovation and Strategy Professionals

Those working in innovation, strategy, or product roles who want a globally recognised design thinking credential.

UX and Product Managers

Professionals in user experience or product design who want to formalise their design thinking expertise.

Managers and Consultants

Those leading projects or consulting engagements who want to apply human-centred design methods to complex organisational challenges.

1. Apply the full design thinking process, empathise, define, ideate, prototype, test
2. Conduct effective empathy research and translate insights into problem definitions
3. Facilitate ideation sessions that generate creative, human-centred solutions
4. Design and run rapid prototyping and testing cycles
5. Apply design thinking to complex business and organisational challenges
6. Earn the globally recognised CDTP® certification