Course Description
3-Week Online Design Thinking Facilitation Course (Certificate)
This interactive online course will equip you with the skills to confidently guide a Design Thinking Session in an online environment. In live Online Classroom sessions combined with personal coaching, you will learn how to create an environment where participants feel confident to be creative and drive innovation. We strongly believe in ‘Learning by Doing’ so it goes without saying that the course will be a high-energy, interactive and hands-on event where you will put your new skills directly into practice.
The Design Thinking Facilitation Course is also available in our Amsterdam Studio, where we can safely welcome a limited amount of participants for some hands-on, learning-by-doing fun. Click here to learn more.
KEY BENEFITS
Enhance your facilitation skills in designing and facilitating Design Thinking workshops;
Live guidance and personal coaching from our expert facilitators;
Learn how to deal with disturbance types and how to use Mindsetters to facilitate like a pro;
Develop your personal presence in guiding a group in online and offline sessions;
Increase your confidence for leading remote and multi-disciplinary collaborations.
Program 3-Week Online Design Thinking Facilitation Course (Certificate)
The 3-Week Course consists of 6 modules, focusing on the key elements of becoming a skilled facilitator. Each week consists of interactive Online Classroom sessions, followed by group work. After the course, you will share your experience and receive tips & tricks from our expert facilitators during the Coaching Session.
Onboarding
1 week before the first module we invite you to join us in the online environment to meet your facilitators and fellow participants. We find it very important that you feel comfortable, secure and motivated to work together for the upcoming weeks in this online learning environment.
Modules 1 & 2:
2 x 2,5 hour Online Classroom sessions, 2 times a week
Modules 3 & 4:
2 x 2,5 hour Online Classroom sessions, 2 times a week
Modules 5 & 6:
2 x 2,5 hour Online Classroom sessions, 2 times a week
Certificate & Toolkit
After completing the 3-Week program and assignments you can celebrate your achievement of becoming a skilled facilitator! You will receive your personal Design Thinkers certificate and access to the online Toolkit that you can use freely.
Coaching Session
It is crucial to practise your new facilitation skills in the ‘real world’ on short notice. During the online course you will work on preparing a real facilitation opportunity within your organization or working environment. After you have facilitated your first Design Thinking session, you can discuss challenges you encountered with our expert facilitators and exchange experiences with your peers in the Coaching Session.
"Great mix of tools, structure and experimenting. Awesome and emphatic coaches!"
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
To participate in this online Design Thinking facilitation course we expect you to be familiar with the Double Diamond and typical tools you use in a DT process.
You know the tools, and want to learn how to guide teams in using DT;
You have experience in guiding DT sessions, but want to grow your confidence;
You know that DT can help your team, but need advise on how to use it in projects;
You want to learn tips & tricks from DT experts in the field.
FACILITATORS & COACHES
You will be guided through the Online Course by our highly experienced Facilitators. They have years of experience in working with Design Thinking and know the tips & tricks on how to implement the knowledge in your organization.
Tim Schuurman is Co-Owner and Senior Facilitator at DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam. Tim is a motivated and energetic senior facilitator within Business Strategy, Change Management and Design Thinking.
Jeroen van der Weide is a Partner and a creative minded Senior Facilitator at DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam. Jeroen is specialized in developing Creative Climates in organizations and helping people find solutions for business problems.
Alwin Put is Co-Founder of DesignThinkers Academy Belgium. Alwin is specialised in Business Engineering and Marketing. He’s a creative Strategist and Facilitator in Design Thinking.
We can also offer you a tailor-made coaching program designed around your specific team objectives to guide you through the DT process.