Design Thinking Foundation Course:
Methodology & Official Certification

Learn to apply Design Thinking as a structured, repeatable methodology. Build the knowledge to act as a valuable member of a Design Thinking team.

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Design Thinking Foundation Course Details

The DTMethod Foundation course is designed for anyone who wants to build a solid understanding of Design Thinking as a structured methodology. It covers the DTMethod basics, rules, roles, model and tools, preparing participants for the official certification.

Thanks to this course, professionals learn to connect Design Thinking with project management processes, apply DTMethod tools with confidence and contribute effectively as members of a Design Thinking team.

What you’ll learn

The fundamentals of Design Thinking and the elements of the Double Diamond model
The three pillars of the DTMethod and the principles behind the DTRules
The DTRoles: DTSponsor, DTDesigner, DTFacilitator and DTCoordinator, and supportive roles
The DTModel and its three phases: Exploration, Creative and Construction
The steps of the DTMethod process, from defining the challenge to delivering the solution
The DTTools used in each phase, including stakeholder research, idea generation and prototyping techniques
Pass the DTMethod Foundation exam

Target Audience

Project and Product Managers seeking creative approaches to challenges
Business Analysts and Scrum Masters
Professionals focused on user experience and user perception
Anyone involved in initiating or delivering projects, products or services
Teams looking to adopt a structured innovation process

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required to attend the course or sit the DTMethod Foundation exam.
The course covers all key concepts starting from the fundamentals of the methodology, combined with practical exercises and examples.

Material Included

Digital learning materials
Practice exams
Access to the learning platform

Exam information

duration	questions	type	right answers	other
40 minutes	50	Multiple choice	66% (33/50)	Closed book

Everyone who passes the exam will receive an electronic certificate from APMG International. This certificate is unique, secure, and can be verified by anyone wishing to check its validity.

Course Calendar

location	duration	language	price
Virtual	23-24-25-26-27 November 2026	English	1.350,00 € +vat	BOOK NOW
Brussels	14-15-16 December 2026	English	1.550,00 € +vat	BOOK NOW
Virtual	14-15-16-17-18 December 2026	English	1.350,00 € +vat	BOOK NOW

Virtual

23-24-25-26-27 November 2026

English

1.350,00 € +vat

BOOK NOW

Brussels

14-15-16 December 2026

English

1.550,00 € +vat

BOOK NOW

Virtual

14-15-16-17-18 December 2026

English

1.350,00 € +vat

BOOK NOW

FAQs

Yes, the official exam voucher is included in the course fee.

Exam vouchers are typically valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Check your booking confirmation for the exact expiry date.

Don't worry, our offer includes APMG Retake Ready: if you don't pass on your first attempt, you get a second exam attempt at no extra cost.

No prior project management experience is required for DTMethodFoundation.

Yes. DTMethod Design Thinking is designed for professionals in a range of fields, including project management, product management, business analysis, IT, marketing, services, innovation and business transformation. The techniques learnt can be applied to any context where it is necessary to understand users’ needs and develop innovative solutions.

Both. We offer face-to-face sessions and virtual classroom sessions. Please check the calendar for upcoming dates and venues.

Official Certificate

Electronic Certificate from APMG International