Advanced Executive Certification
Design Thinking & Innovation for Strategic Leadership
A transformative 6-month journey from insight to impact. Master the frameworks of global innovation under the guidance of IIT Hyderabad's elite faculty.
Next
Cohort
13 June 2026
Deadline
22 Mar 2026
05
Core Modules
72+
Class Hours
01
Capstone Project
02
Days Immersion
Who Should Join
- ✔ Innovation & Strategy Leaders
- ✔ Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
- ✔ Product & Innovation Managers
- ✔ Senior Managers & Functional Heads
- ✔ Consultants & Strategy Professionals
Career Outlook
- ✔ Innovation Program Lead
- ✔ Design Thinking Consultant
- ✔ Strategic Innovation Lead
- ✔ Customer Experience Manager
- ✔ Product Strategy Manager
The Program Experience
Meticulously designed for professionals aiming for leadership excellence.
Live Faculty Sessions
Engage directly with IIT Hyderabad's distinguished faculty through interactive weekend classes.
Career Assistance
Comprehensive career services by Accredian to help you pivot or accelerate your growth.
Industry Capstone
Apply your learning to solve a real-world business challenge from inception to prototyping.
Curriculum Roadmap
A rigorous transition from foundational theory to applied innovation.
Module 1: Design Thinking & Innovation Foundations +
- Innovation Strategy in 21st Century
- Global Innovation Case Studies
- Design Thinking and Problem Framing
- Applied Design Thinking Case Studies
Module 2: Design Thinking Process & Methods +
- Design Thinking: From Insight to Implementation
- Framework & Tools for Design Thinking
- Human-Centered Design Methods
Module 3: Applied Innovation & Experience Design +
- Innovation Scaling & Market Adoption
- Design Thinking & Innovation for Entrepreneurship
- GenAI Augmented Design Thinking
- Service Experience Design(SXD)
Module 4: Competitive Strategy & Strategic Direction +
- Strategic Thinking and Enterprise Direction
- Competitive Strategy & Market Positioning
- Designing Sustainable Competitive Advantage
- Strategy Implementation & Execution
Module 5: Business Models & Value Creation +
- Next-Generation Business Models
- Business Model Innovation & Growth
- Strategic Innovation Leadership
- Innovation Economics & ROI