Leave your message to get our Quick response
edoxi automated message icon

Design Thinking Course in Dubai

Professional design thinking concept with glowing light bulb above charts and colorful sticky notes
Edoxi’s 40-hour Design Thinking Course in Dubai equips you with the tools to solve problems creatively and build user-focused solutions. Through hands-on projects, real case studies, and interactive workshops, you learn to empathise, ideate, prototype, and test effectively. This training boosts innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking, helping you deliver impactful results in your career or business. Enrol now to transform your ideas into action.
Course Duration
40 Hours
Corporate Days
5 Days
Learners Enrolled
50+
Modules
7
star-rating-icon1
star-rating-icon2
star-rating-icon3
Course Rating
4.9
star-rating-4.9
Mode of Delivery
Online
Classroom
Certification by

What Do You Learn from Edoxi's Design Thinking Course

User-Centric Problem Solving
You learn to apply practical design thinking methods that keep you focused on user needs. You use empathy to create meaningful, user-first solutions that make a real impact.
User Research & Empathy Mapping
You learn to conduct user interviews, map behaviours, and analyse stakeholder needs to uncover insights that drive innovation.
Defining the Right Problem
You learn to define complex challenges by asking the right questions. You practice turning big issues into focused “How Might We” statements using simple tools like affinity maps.
Generating Creative Ideas
You learn to use smart brainstorming techniques and structured ideation methods that help you think outside the box and develop practical ideas to solve real user problems.
Prototyping & Testing Ideas
You learn to build quick, low-cost prototypes, test your ideas early, collect feedback, and refine your solutions based on what users need.
Collaborating for Innovation
You learn to lead and participate in co-creation workshops that bring diverse perspectives together and master teamwork strategies that help you build better solutions, faster.

About Our Design Thinking Course in Dubai

Edoxi’s 40-hour Design Thinking Course in Dubai (دورة التفكير التصميمي دبي) is designed to equip you with the skills and mindset to solve problems creatively and drive innovation in your career or organisation. Whether you live in Dubai Marina, Business Bay, or anywhere in the UAE, this training gives you practical strategies to create user-focused solutions that stand out in today’s competitive market.

Through hands-on sessions, you explore the complete design thinking process– empathising with users, defining real challenges, generating ideas, building prototypes, and testing solutions effectively. You also gain practical experience with tools like Miro, Figma, and other digital platforms used by leading innovators, so you can apply what you learn directly to real projects in your workplace.

This Design Thinking training in Dubai is perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, product managers, UX/UI designers, marketers, and anyone eager to lead innovation. You learn to identify and address user needs, apply empathy-driven research methods, facilitate design workshops, and reduce costly mistakes through early testing. Beyond technical knowledge, you also strengthen your collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills—making you more effective in dynamic team environments.

By the end of this Design Thinking certification in Dubai, you are ready to build user-centric products, improve processes, and lead meaningful change across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, education, and government. With future-ready skills and an innovation-driven mindset, you can position yourself as a valuable problem-solver in any field.

Key Features of Edoxi's Design Thinking Training

Work with Top Digital Tools

You learn to use platforms like Miro, MURAL, and FigJam to collaborate in real time, brainstorm visually, and solve problems effectively in both remote and hybrid settings.

Learn the Full Design Thinking Process

You learn to follow a complete, step-by-step design thinking framework with ready-to-use templates, toolkits, and methods that you can apply directly to your projects and business goals.

Join Expert-Led Ideation Sessions

You learn to participate in guided innovation sprints where you collaborate with others to generate bold, creative ideas that lead to practical and breakthrough solutions.

Build Customer Personas and Journey Maps

You learn to create realistic user profiles and experience maps that help you understand your customers, identify pain points, and design solutions that meet real needs.

Solve Real-World Business Challenges

You learn to apply design thinking through case studies and problem-solving labs, tackling real business issues across industries in Dubai and beyond.

Master Prototyping and Testing

You learn to use rapid prototyping techniques with both digital and hands-on tools to build testable models, collect feedback, and refine your solutions step by step.

Who Can Join Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course in Dubai?

Corporate Leaders & Business Decision-Makers

If you are a senior executive, team leader, or strategist in Dubai aiming to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and boost business growth, this course suits you.

UX/UI Designers & Creative Professionals

If you are a designer seeking to strengthen your human-centred design skills and apply structured innovation to digital products and services, this training benefits you.

Product Managers & Agile Teams

If you are a product owner or part of a development team, you learn to create better, user-focused products by integrating design thinking into your workflow.

Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders

If you are building a new venture or scaling your business, this course helps you refine ideas, improve product-market fit, and design customer-centric solutions.

Marketing & Branding Professionals

If you are a marketer, brand strategist, or communication specialist, you gain the tools to craft engaging user journeys and add innovation to your campaigns.

Innovation Consultants & Change Agents

If you are driving digital transformation or organisational change, you learn to apply structured innovation frameworks that deliver real results.

Design Thinking Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Design Thinking
  • Chapter 1.1: What is Design Thinking?

    • Lesson 1.1.1: Understanding the Human-Centred Approach
    • Lesson 1.1.2: Importance of Empathy in Innovation
    • Lesson 1.1.3: The Non-Linear Design Thinking Process
  • Chapter 1.2: Design Thinking in the Dubai Business Landscape

    • Lesson 1.2.1: Local Industry Applications (Tech, Healthcare, Finance)
    • Lesson 1.2.2: Case Examples from UAE-Based Companies
Module 2: Empathising with Users
  • Chapter 2.1: User Research Fundamentals

    • Lesson 2.1.1: Conducting Interviews and Surveys
    • Lesson 2.1.2: Observational Techniques and Ethnography
  • Chapter 2.2: Empathy Mapping and Stakeholder Analysis

    • Lesson 2.2.1: Creating Empathy Maps
    • Lesson 2.2.2: Identifying Key Stakeholders and Pain Points
Module 3: Defining the Right Problem
  • Chapter 3.1: Synthesising User Insights

    • Lesson 3.1.1: Affinity Diagramming
    • Lesson 3.1.2: Thematic Analysis Techniques
  • Chapter 3.2: Framing Design Challenges

    • Lesson 3.2.1: Writing Effective “How Might We” Questions
    • Lesson 3.2.2: Setting Problem-Solving Goals
Module 4: Ideation Techniques for Innovation
  • Chapter 4.1: Creative Thinking Frameworks

    • Lesson 4.1.1: Brainstorming & Mind Mapping
    • Lesson 4.1.2: SCAMPER and Gamified Ideation Tools
  • Chapter 4.2: Facilitated Innovation Sprints

    • Lesson 4.2.1: Running Ideation Workshops
    • Lesson 4.2.2: Using Miro, MURAL, and FigJam in Team Ideation
Module 5: Prototyping for Rapid Learning
  • Chapter 5.1: Building Prototypes Quickly

    • Lesson 5.1.1: Low-Fidelity vs High-Fidelity Prototypes
    • Lesson 5.1.2: Digital Tools for Prototyping (Figma, Canva)
  • Chapter 5.2: Iteration and Concept Testing

    • Lesson 5.2.1: Conducting Usability Testing
    • Lesson 5.2.2: Using Feedback to Refine Ideas
Module 6: Implementing Design Thinking in Real Business Contexts
  • Chapter 6.1: Real-World Case Studies

    • Lesson 6.1.1: Industry-Specific Projects (Dubai Case Labs)
    • Lesson 6.1.2: Solving Local Business Challenges
  • Chapter 6.2: Design Thinking for Teams and Organisations

    • Lesson 6.2.1: Building a Culture of Innovation
    • Lesson 6.2.2: Facilitating Co-Creation Across Teams
Module 7: Final Capstone Project & Certification
  • Chapter 7.1: Capstone Application

    • Lesson 7.1.1: Define, Ideate, and Prototype a Real Problem
    • Lesson 7.1.2: Present and Test Your Final Solution
  • Chapter 7.2: Assessment and Certification

    • Lesson 7.2.1: Peer & Instructor Feedback
    • Lesson 7.2.2: Course Completion & Certification Process

Download Design Thinking Course Brochure

Hands-on Activities & Practical Sessions in the Design Thinking Training in Dubai

Learning design thinking is most powerful when you put it into practice. In Edoxi’s Design Thinking Training in Dubai, you take part in interactive, real-world activities that make learning engaging, practical, and effective. Each session helps you apply design thinking tools with confidence and creativity.

Empathy Mapping & User Research Simulation

In this activity, you conduct mock interviews and observations to understand user needs and behaviours. Using empathy maps in Miro or MURAL, you identify pain points, motivations, and emotions that form the base for meaningful solutions.

Journey Mapping & Stakeholder Analysis

During this exercise, you create customer journey maps to visualise user interactions across touchpoints. You also carry out stakeholder analysis to understand the roles and influence of everyone involved in the process.

How Might We Workshop & Affinity Mapping

In this workshop, you turn user insights into clear “How Might We” statements and use affinity mapping techniques to organise complex information into simple, actionable challenges.

Ideation Sprint & Brainstorming Techniques

In this session, you join guided ideation sprints with SCAMPER, mind mapping, and dot-voting exercises using tools like FIGJAM and MURAL. These activities help you generate fresh ideas and prioritise the most promising ones.

Rapid Prototyping Challenge

As part of this challenge, you bring ideas to life through quick, low-fidelity prototypes using Figma or simple sketches and paper models. This helps you test assumptions early without investing in full-scale products.

Usability Testing & Feedback Loops

Through this stage, you test prototypes with peers or simulated users to gather real-time feedback. By documenting observations and analysing responses, you refine your solutions through multiple iterations.

Design Thinking Course Outcomes and Global Career Opportunities in Dubai

Edoxi’s Design Thinking Certification in Dubai helps you master creative problem-solving and user-focused innovation. With this certification, you gain future-ready skills that make you stand out in a competitive job market.

Course Outcome Image
You gain practical expertise in empathy-driven approaches to understand user needs and design impactful solutions.
You learn to lead innovation initiatives from research to prototyping and testing using proven design thinking models.
You strengthen your ability to collaborate across teams, communicate ideas effectively, and apply structured creativity to challenges.
You develop the skills to drive product and service innovation in dynamic business environments by aligning solutions with real user needs.
You use design thinking to help organisations respond faster to market changes and enhance customer journeys.
You apply your knowledge across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, education, and government to design better systems and services.

Career Opportunities After the Design Thinking Course in Dubai

  • UX/UI Designer
  • Product Manager
  • Service/Experience Designer
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Design Strategist
  • Design Thinking Facilitator
  • Customer Experience (CX) Strategist
  • Digital Transformation Lead
  • Entrepreneur/Product Innovator
  • Change Management Specialist

Companies Hiring Design Thinking Professionals in Dubai

  • Accenture
  • Bain & Company
  • Dubai Future Foundation
  • Revolut
  • Careem
  • GluCare
  • CODECUBE Design DMCC
  • Johnson Controls
  • Atkins
  • AECOM

Design Thinking Training Options

Classroom Training

  • 30–40 Hours of Intensive In-Person Sessions

  • Personalised and Group-Based Learning Led by Industry Experts

  • Collaborative Group Environment to Practice Design Thinking

  • Hands-On Innovation Workshops Using Real Business Cases

  • Immediate Application of Skills to Your Organisational Challenges

Live Online Training

  • 30–40 Hours of Interactive Virtual Training via Zoom or MS Teams

  • Live Sessions with Certified Design Thinking Instructors

  • Access to Digital Collaboration Tools like Miro, MURAL, and FigJam

  • Breakout Rooms for Real-Time Team Exercises & Innovation Labs

  • Ideal for Remote Learners Seeking Flexibility Without Compromising Quality

Corporate Training

  • Fully Customised Programs Aligned with Your Team’s Goals

  • Industry-Relevant Case Studies and Sector-Specific Scenarios

  • Flexible Delivery Options – Onsite, Online, or Hybrid

  • Focus on Applying Design Thinking to Real-Time Enterprise Challenges

  • Promote Team-Based Innovation, Co-Creation, and Strategic Thinking

Do You Want a Customised Training for Design Thinking ?

Get expert assistance in getting you Design Thinking Course customised!

Learn Now Pay Later with tabby-icon

Pay your course fees in four easy installments with Tabby.

How To Get Certified in Design Thinking in Dubai?

Here’s a four-step guide to becoming a certified Design Thinking professional.

Do You Want to be a Certified Professional in Design Thinking?

Join Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course

Why Choose Edoxi for Design Thinking Training in Dubai?

If you want to gain practical skills in innovation and user-focused problem-solving, Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course in Dubai is the right choice for you. Our training helps you apply design thinking frameworks to real challenges in Dubai’s fast-changing business environment. Here’s why you may choose us:

Immersive, Experience-Driven Learning

At Edoxi, you engage in interactive workshops, simulations, and live innovation labs that reflect real business scenarios. This approach helps you build job-ready skills through hands-on practice.

Industry-Relevant, Multi-Sector Applications

You explore case studies designed for Dubai’s industries, including technology, healthcare, education, finance, and retail. This prepares you to apply design thinking frameworks directly to your work.

Proficiency in Digital Innovation Tools

You gain hands-on experience with platforms like Miro, MURAL, FIGJAM, and Figma. Mastering these tools strengthens your collaboration and prototyping skills, giving you a competitive advantage in Dubai’s job market.

Strategic Problem-Solving for Business Impact

You learn to design scalable, user-centred solutions that address actual business challenges. This enables you to contribute directly to customer satisfaction and organisational growth.

Leadership in Innovation Facilitation

You develop the ability to lead design thinking sessions and facilitate innovation workshops. This positions you as a change driver who inspires creativity and collaboration within your team.

Resume-Boosting Design Thinking Certification

You receive an industry-recognised certificate from Edoxi after completing the training. Adding this credential to your CV or LinkedIn profile highlights your expertise and commitment to innovation.

students-image

Edoxi is Recommended by 95% of our Students

Meet Our Mentor

Our mentors are leaders and experts in their fields. They can challenge and guide you on your road to success!

mentor-image

Rashmi Malik

Rashmi Malik is a Design Consultant, Trainer, and Mentor with over 14 years of cross-industry experience in Design Thinking, UX/UI, Product Design, and AI-driven creative technologies. She has led innovation-focused trainings and workshops for professionals, leaders, and creative teams across the UAE, India, and Europe, working with institutions like Master’s Union, Hero Vired, General Assembly (US), NID, IIAD, SOIL Institute of Management, and UIBS (Amsterdam).

Rashmi specializes in human-centered innovation, AI-integrated design workflows, product strategy, and collaborative methodologies, enabling organizations and individuals to embrace forward-looking design practices. Her career includes impactful roles as Tech Lead at Pearl Academy, Design Consultant across European campuses, and Senior Artist in Visual Development at Rockstar Games (GTA 6). With expertise spanning corporate trainings, design systems, generative design, and product innovation, Rashmi combines academic insight, industry practice, and cutting-edge technology to drive creativity, efficiency, and measurable impact.

Locations Where Edoxi Offers Design Thinking Course

Here is the list of other major locations where Edoxi offers Design Thinking Course

FAQ

Are there any prerequisites to join Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course in Dubai?
No specific prerequisites are required. Edoxi’s Design Thinking Training in Dubai is open to professionals, students, and entrepreneurs from all industries. All you need is curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in solving problems creatively.
What job roles can I pursue after completing the Design Thinking Course at Edoxi?
After completing Edoxi’s Design Thinking certification in Dubai, you can explore roles such as UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, Innovation Consultant, Design Strategist, Service Designer, or Customer Experience Manager.
What is the average salary of Design Thinking Certified Professionals in Dubai?
As a Design Thinking Certified Professional in Dubai, you can expect an average salary ranging from AED 12,000 to AED 20,000 per month, depending on your experience, role, and industry.
What’s the balance between theory and practice in the course?
Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course in Dubai emphasises experiential learning, with around 70% of the program focused on hands-on exercises, simulations, and real-world case studies, and 30% on theory and frameworks.
Is Edoxi’s Design Thinking Course in Dubai recognised by employers?
Yes. Edoxi Training Institute in Dubai is KHDA-approved, and your course completion certificate showcases your expertise in innovation and user-centred problem solving—skills highly valued by employers across multiple sectors.