This course is planned for future release with no set timeline. You can pre-order it with an early bird discount.
User interface of the Design Thinking Online Course
Skill Level: Beginner
Certificate:
Design Thinking Level 1
Bonus: Comprehensive workbook
Design templates and tools
Agile Academy Community Access
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Design Thinking Online Course

Sohrab Salimi
Sohrab Salimi
  • Master the 5-phase Design Thinking process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test
  • Develop empathy mapping and user research skills
  • Learn creative ideation techniques and rapid prototyping
  • Practice user testing and iterative design methods
  • Apply Design Thinking to real-world challenges and innovation projects

Word class teams improve & learn with our online courses:

Roche, L'Oreal, RTL, die Mobiliar, Charité
The online courses with their videos and quizzes have helped me a lot. Without them, I wouldn't have been able to do so well in my job interviews. You inspired me with your enthusiasm!
Tim Rößner

About the Design Thinking Online Course

Ready to solve complex problems with creativity and user focus? Our Design Thinking Online Course teaches you the proven 5-phase process that drives innovation in leading organizations worldwide.

Learn to empathize with users, define meaningful problems, generate creative solutions, build rapid prototypes, and test ideas systematically. Through hands-on exercises and real-world design challenges, you'll develop the mindset and toolkit to tackle any complex problem with confidence.

Whether you're in product development, UX design, business innovation, or simply want to think more creatively, this course will transform how you approach challenges and create solutions that truly matter.

The Design Thinking Online Course is used on a laptop device.

Your Certification

Design Thinking Level 1

Design Thinking Level 1
(DT 1)

  • Certified by Agile Academy
  • Valid for life
    No hidden costs
  • Flexible through training or e-learning
  • Holistic approach with a focus on practical application
  • 30-question exam, unlimited retakes

Your Instructors

Sohrab is developing this course together with one of our experienced ambassadors.

Sohrab Salimi
Sohrab Salimi

Sohrab Salimi is a visionary voice in agile leadership and organizational transformation.
An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact.


As the founder and CEO of Agile Academy he works with organizations across the globe—from startups to Fortune 500s—guiding them through strategic change with clarity and courage. Sohrab combines deep agile expertise, boardroom-level experience, and the mindset of a coach.


Through Agile Insights Conversations, his curated talks with global thought leaders, and his German translations of influential agile literature, he challenges conventional thinking and sparks new perspectives.
Sohrab lives in Cologne, where he balances life as a father of three with his passions: sport, music, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Agile Academy Ambassador

The instructor of this online course will be an Agile Academy Ambassador.

As certified Agile Coaches and Trainers, our ambassadors have led hundreds of trainings and have years of hands-on experience across various industries.

They bring not only deep expertise but also the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and practical way.

What learners say about our courses

We asked hundreds of learners for feedback after completing a course.

They regularly highlight the clear and structured content, real-world examples, great visualisations, and the flexibility to learn at their own pace—all presented in a way that's easy to follow and engaging.

"I really liked how simple and dynamic the information was presented. The content was easy to follow and well-organized."

"Quizzes, knowledge checks, and short videos keep the learning engaging and reinforce key concepts. The course structure allows learners to absorb information at their own pace, which is especially appreciated by busy professionals."

"The modules were well thought out and designed effectively. I appreciated the bite size way it was designed!"

"Complex ideas were explained in a very straightforward manner! Also appreciated the visuals."

"Everything was explained in a super comprehensive way and it made sense even without having had any experience with Agility."

"Short and sweet, yet very informative. All topics clearly explained."

"Lots of knowledge compressed in fast learning sessions, specific clear examples, not too much talk, just enough :)"

"Very challenging but very well explained and visualized."

"The calm way of talking was nice. I also liked that no fancy animations were used. It was all in all focused on the content."

Combine Your E-Learning Certificate
With In-person Training Benefits

The interface of an online course at agile academy + A group of people participate in an agile training

This online course perfectly complements our live Design Thinking training—available both in-person and remotely.

The 3-day live training provides hands-on experience with design challenges, team collaboration, and immediate expert feedback. Combined with the online course, you'll have a comprehensive learning experience that reinforces key concepts and provides lifetime access to materials.

This blended approach ensures you not only understand Design Thinking theory but can confidently apply it in your daily work and lead others through the process.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Design Thinking Online Course

You'll master the complete Design Thinking process from empathy building to testing solutions. The course covers user research techniques, problem definition methods, creative ideation tools, rapid prototyping approaches, and systematic testing strategies.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you'll develop the skills to facilitate Design Thinking sessions, lead innovation projects, and create user-centered solutions in any context.

This course is perfect for:

  • Product Managers and UX Designers wanting to deepen their user-centered design skills
  • Innovation Managers and Service Designers seeking systematic approaches to creative problem-solving
  • Business Professionals looking to bring more creativity and user focus to their work
  • Team Leaders and Facilitators who want to guide others through innovation processes
  • Complete Beginners interested in learning human-centered design from the ground up

No prior design experience is required! Design Thinking is about mindset and process, not artistic skills. The course uses simple tools and techniques that anyone can learn and apply.

We focus on developing empathy, creative thinking, and systematic problem-solving—skills that are valuable in any role or industry.

Design Thinking perfectly complements Agile and Scrum approaches. While Scrum helps you build products iteratively, Design Thinking helps you ensure you're building the right products for real user needs.

Many organizations use Design Thinking in their Discovery phase to validate problems and solutions before moving into Scrum-based development cycles.

Honestly, we don't know yet. And we believe that's the most helpful answer we can give you.

Here's the bigger picture: Our goal is to create an online course for each of our live training tracks, offering the most flexible and comprehensive agile education that's accessible to everyone. We have a long backlog of courses we want to develop, and we're working through them one by one in close collaboration with our experienced ambassadors.

Why there's no timeline:

  • We develop courses one at a time to ensure quality
  • Each course is created in partnership with our expert ambassadors
  • We prioritize based on community demand and ambassador availability
  • Quality takes precedence over speed—we won't rush to market

This means some courses might be ready in months, others might take a year or more. It depends on where they sit in our backlog and how complex the content development becomes.

The good news: You can get a full refund anytime if you change your mind. No questions asked. By pre-ordering, you're helping us prioritize which courses to develop first while securing the best possible price.

Pre-order means you're purchasing early access to a course that's still in development. You'll receive full access to all course materials and your certificate once the course is completed and released.

Early bird pricing: By pre-ordering, you secure a 50% discount off the regular price as a thank you for your patience and early commitment.

What to expect:

  • Refundable at any time
  • You'll be notified by email when the course is ready
  • Full lifetime access to all course materials upon release
  • Same certificate and quality as regular course purchases

Questions? Contact us anytime at team@scrum-academy.com

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Philip Rogowski

Customer Success Manager

team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pm

What People Love About Our Online Courses:

Complex Topics, Explained Simply!

We convey models, frameworks, and concepts in a simple way so that you can understand them easily.

Great Visualization

We visualize as many things as possible so that you can learn not only by listening but also by seeing.

Practical Exercises

Our online courses offer you many appealing exercises to experience the topic practically.

Examples from Different Industries & Projects

We share case studies from different industries and projects we have worked on.

Pre-order this Course

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Claim the early bird price and be among the first to access it.

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