Design Thinking (DTMethod Foundation)

DTMethod® is an APMG accredited Design Thinking approach which comprises a set of rules, guidelines and tools that help structure a Design Thinking initiative. The DTMethod® brings a predictable and easy to implement process to a highly dynamic environment.

The DTMethod® Foundation Course certification scheme supports the learning requirements of individuals and organizations who want to understand, adopt, and adapt the DTMethod®.

Design Thinking is an approach gaining more and more recognition around the world. It serves to raise creativity levels while designing new products and processes while minimising cost. Design Thinking is a tool which helps create innovations and improvements to existing products to meet the needs and changing expectations of users. It is recognised as one of the most reliable methods used in the pre-project phase to assess the cost-effectiveness of a proposal and how the project deliverable will deliver as many benefits to the organization and customer as possible.

The DTMethod® is based on three core elements:

• DTTools, with up to 20 tools available
• DTRules and DTRoles, consisting of the rules and roles to follow when applying the DTMethod®
• DTMethod® Implementation, or the process for combining the Tools, Rule and Roles.

The Design Thinking (DTMethod Foundation) course is taught by an instructor who delivers in-class training sessions over three days. You can expect the following throughout the course:

• Lectures and presentations to follow the course outlined on this page
• Design Thinking Exercises and Group Activities
• Case study review
• Mock Exams

This in-person course will take place at the Institute of Public Administration in Dublin 4.

Scheduled Course Dates* are:

• 29-31 January 2025
• 26-28 March 2025
• 3-5 September 2025

*Dates may be subject to change.  Please see the IPA website for up to date information and to book a place.