Implementing Design Thinking™
Design Thinking Course Features
SUBJECT
Design Thinking
DURATION
1 Day
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Design Thinking Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Design Thinking Course Summary
Module 1
Engineering Prototypes
Module 2
Testing and Iteration
Module 3
Implementing Solutions
Module 4
Design Thinking Culture
Participant Challenges
You struggle to move ideas beyond theory, facing constant roadblocks when trying to test, refine, or launch new solutions. Feedback is ignored or mishandled, and improvements stall. Your team hesitates to innovate, fearing failure or wasted effort. Projects drag, user satisfaction drops, and change feels impossible. Act now or risk a stagnant culture, missed opportunities, and shrinking relevance in an increasingly competitive environment.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course equips you to turn bold ideas into practical outcomes, refine solutions through real feedback, and embed innovation across your team. You develop confidence to test, adapt, and lead lasting change. Your team becomes more agile and solution-focused. Your organisation builds a culture of progress. Long-term, you drive continuous improvement, creative momentum, and sustained competitive advantage.
One Day
Implementing Design Thinking™
Module 1: Engineering Prototypes
Outcomes
• Understand the role of prototyping in design thinking to visualise and test your ideas • Utilise different prototyping methods and tools to create functional models • Create low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes to develop various conceptual types
Syllabus
Prototyping Tools, Wireframing, Low-Fidelity Models, High-Fidelity Models, Interactive Mockups, Material Selection, CAD Modeling, MVP Design, Simulation Testing, Feedback Loops, Virtual Prototyping, Usability Testing, Functional Modeling, Concept Testing
Module 2: Testing and Iteration
Outcomes
• Conduct user tests and gather feedback to improve and optimise your designs • Refine solutions through multiple testing cycles to ensure they are practical and usable • Prioritise design improvements to impact user satisfaction and product effectiveness
Syllabus
Usability Metrics, User Testing, Feedback Collection, A/B Testing, Test Planning, Iteration Cycles, Validation Techniques, Failure Analysis, Improvement Tracking, User Experience (UX), Human-Centred Evaluation, Field Testing, Pilot Testing, Feedback Analysis
Module 3: Implementing Solutions
Outcomes
• Implement design thinking solutions in your organisation to drive team innovation • Apply design thinking principles to support your organisational change initiatives • Develop a roadmap for scaling and sustaining design thinking over the long term
Syllabus
Solution Deployment, Innovation Adoption, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Integration, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Alignment, Outcome Measurement, Scaling Strategies, Communication Planning, Team Coordination, Workflow Optimisation, Success Metrics
Module 4: Design Thinking Culture
Outcomes
• Include design thinking principles in your culture to build an innovative environment • Foster design thinking in your team members to enhance problem-solving capabilities • Embed design thinking into your processes to sustain continual team improvement
Syllabus
Cultural Transformation, Mindset Shift, Organisational Innovation, Creative Empowerment, Collaboration Practices, Ideation Ecosystem, Learning Environment, Psychological Needs, Adaptive Capacity, Process Embedding, Innovation Mindset, Knowledge Sharing
Design Thinking Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 1 Day
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Design Thinking Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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15 May, 2025
- Implementing Design Thinking
- 04 Places Remaining
£495
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Design Thinking Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd