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Official Course Title: DesignThinkers Academy (DTA) 6-Week Certified AI Design Thinking Facilitator Assessment Preparation Program (AI Tools Included)

Part 1: Course Aims and Outcomes

(1.1) Course Aims

This intensive 6-week program equips graduates of the AI Design Thinking Facilitation Certificate Course (Details) to lead a real‑world AI Design Thinking project in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of 4 human members and at least 1 AI agent. By integrating human‑AI facilitation practices, the program enables participants to apply Design Thinking principles to solve challenges strategically.

(1.2) Learning Outcomes

  • Lead a short-term, real-world innovation or improvement project with human and AI collaboration.
  • Apply essential Design Thinking tools and AI techniques across the Double-Diamond execution process.
  • Facilitate innovation teams with a combination of Human members and AI agents.
  • Translate a challenge into actionable, tested, and impactful solutions.
  • Demonstrate readiness to apply the DTA Certified Design Thinking Facilitator credential.

(1.3) Why AI Design Thinking Matters

  1. Accelerate innovation cycles with AI-driven speed advantage — automating processes and transforming 26 weeks of work into just 1 week, achieving up to 95% improvement in efficiency and freeing more time for strategic decision-making.
  2. Enhance decision precision through data-driven insights — leveraging AI analytics to identify emotional needs across an entire market with up to 90% accuracy, enabling leaders to craft strategies that align closely with real user and market demands.
Remark: Click this diagram to watch a brief 1‑minute video introducing the capabilities and synergy of the six AI agents.

Part 2: Target Audience,

Graduates of the AI Design Thinking Facilitation Certificate Course (Details) seeking the official credential of DTA Certified Facilitators.

Part 3: Course Content and AI Tools

(3.1) Program Format

This intensive 6‑week preparation is structured as a real‑world project execution journey, commencing immediately after the 1‑Day Project Design Session. During the briefing, participants will receive a comprehensive orientation to the 4‑week project timeline, guidance on formulating an appropriate challenge statement, and an overview of the 30‑minute interview with 2 assessors assigned by DesignThinkers Academy Headquarters.

To keep participants supported throughout their project, three 1.5‑hour follow‑up sessions will be held in Weeks 2, 4, and 6, offering helpful feedback and practical guidance for their real‑world project execution journey.

By the end of Week 6, each candidate is required to submit an evidence‑based project report to DTA HQ that summarizes their process, outcomes, and key insights. Afterwards, a 30‑minute online interview—conducted by a DTA HQ‑assigned Design Thinking expert—will allow candidates to present their project and address follow‑up questions from the expert. Following the interviews, final assessment results will be announced within four to six weeks.

(3.2) Program Schedule

  • Before Week 1: Project Design Session
    • This intensive 6‑week preparation is designed as a real‑world project execution journey, commencing immediately after the 1‑Day Preparation Briefing Session.
    • During the briefing, participants will receive a detailed orientation to the six‑week preparation timeline, guidance on developing an appropriate challenge statement, tips for project execution, and criteria for report development.
  • Week 1: Challenge Statement Design and Team Formation
    • Confirm their simple challenge statement for their 4-week project
    • Form their multidisciplinary project team, consisting of four human members and at least one AI agent.
  • Week #2 to #3: Root Case Identification for the Challenge
    • Focus on completing the first diamond of the Design Thinking process — Discover and Define. During this stage, participants conduct user and contextual research, apply AI‑supported insight synthesis, and refine their problem definitions.
    • To ensure progress and continuity of learning, a 1.5‑hour follow‑up session will be held in week #2, providing helpful feedback and practical guidance.
  • Week #4 to #5: Solution Development for the Challenge
    • Participants work through the second diamond — Develop and Deliver, co‑creating ideas through human‑AI collaboration, developing prototypes, testing solutions, and refining deliverables.
    • Another 1.5‑hour follow‑up session will take place in Week 4 to provide feedback and support during this stage.
  • Week #6: Project Report Development and Submission
    • Participants will finalize and submit their evidence‑based project report to DTA HQ, summarizing the process, insights, and validated solutions.
    • A final follow‑up session in Week 6 will provide last‑minute guidance and help prepare candidates for the assessment phase.
  • Online Interview with Design Thinking Experts
    • Approximately 8 weeks after submitting the report, candidates will receive their scheduled interview date and time.
    • The 30‑minute online interview, conducted by a DTA‑assigned Design Thinking expert, allows each candidate to present their project outcomes and respond to clarifying questions.
  • Announcement of assessment results
    • Following the interviews, final assessment results will be announced within 2 months. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be formally awarded the professional title of “Certified Design Thinking Facilitator”, recognized internationally with the DesignThinkers Academy (DTA) Headquarters and global network.

(3.3) 10 sets of Design Thinking Tools and 6 Facilitation Skills should be included for executing the project.

Part 4: Date, Fee and Registration

(4.1) Tuition Fee: HK$3,000 (Early Bird, One Month Before Class Start) | HK$3,500 (Standard Price)

(4.2) Assessment Fee: HK$1,000

(4.3) Date & Time: 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) [9:30 am to 5:30 pm | Lunch Break: 1 pm to 2 pm]

(4.4) Mode & Language: Face-to-face Lesson and Online Follow-Up Sessions | Cantonese Presentation with English Materials

(4.5) Course Leaders: The program is managed by the DesignThinkers Academy China leadership team (shown below).

(4.5) Certification and Recognition: Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be formally awarded the professional title of “Certified Design Thinking Facilitator.” Participants will be awarded a Digital Certificate and a Digital Badge, issued by the DesignThinkers Academy Headquarters. All certificates are processed through a blockchain‑enabled global certification management system, ensuring their uniqueness, authenticity, and international recognition.

Part 5: About the AI Design Thinking Course Series

The AI Design Thinking (DT3.0) Courses are Action-Based Learning with Post-Class Execution Services that guide participants from foundational awareness to strategic leadership, enabling them to master over 40 Techniques with AI Tools of Design Thinking 3.0, Systems Thinking and Agile methods to drive business innovation. It comprises 3 levels: Strategic Innovation, Tactical Innovation, and Foundational Innovation.

Strategic InnovationMethod(s)Details
4-Day AI DesignThinkers Bootcamp: 
Sustainable Organizational Growth		DT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
2-Day AI Design Thinking Leadership Camp:
Creating Innovative Business		DT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
Tactical InnovationMethod(s)Details
2-Day AI Design Thinking Deep Drive CourseDT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
3-Day AI Design Sprint CourseDT3.0 & AgileCourse | Execution
2-Day AI Design Thinking Facilitation CourseDT3.0Course | Certification
Foundational InnovationMethod(s)Details
1-Day AI Design Thinking FundamentalsDT3.0Course | Execution
0.5-Day AI Design Thinking Awareness DT3.0Course

Part 6: Track Record

The Graduation Ceremony of Certified Design Thinking Facilitators

Since 2019, DesignThinkers Academy has conducted over 100 public courses (left), 11 co-hosted programs with universities, government, and industry bodies (details) (right), and 500+ in-house trainings. Programs cover business (details), social services, and public sectors(details), achieving proven results and strong industry recognition.

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