IIT Hyderabad

Executive Certification Program in Design Thinking & Innovation for Strategic Leadership

Embark on a 6-month journey in Project Planning, Risk Management & Governance

Next Cohort: 13 June 2026

Admission Deadline: 22 Mar 2026

Program Highlights

5

Modules

72+

Class Hours

1

Capstone Project

2 Day

Campus Immersion(opt)

What benefits you'll get

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Innovation & Strategy Leaders
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Product & Innovation Managers
Senior Managers & Functional Heads
Consultants & Strategy Professionals
Transformation & Change Leaders

job opportunities

Innovation Manager
Design Thinking Consultant
Product Innovation Manager
Strategic Innovation Lead
Customer Experience (CX) Manager
Business Transformation Manager
Product Strategy Manager
Innovation Program Lead
Service Design Manager
Strategy & Innovation Consultant

program snapshot

5 Modules - Applied Innovation, Experience Design & Strategic Leadership
Learn From The Esteemed IIT Hyderabad Faculty
Duration: 6 Months | Weekend Online
Certification From IIT Hyderabad
Live Instructor Led Classes
Capstone Project
EMI upto 24 months
Career Assistance by Accredian

Program Curriculum

Innovation Strategy in 21st Century
Global Innovation Case Studies
Design Thinking and Problem Framing
Applied Design Thinking Case Studies

Design Thinking: From Insight to Implementation
Framework & Tools for Design Thinking
Human-Centered Design Methods

Innovation Scaling & Market Adoption
Design Thinking & Innovation for Entrepreneurship
GenAI Augmented Design Thinking
Service Experience Design(SXD)

Strategic Thinking and Enterprise Direction
Competitive Strategy & Market Positioning
Designing Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Corporate & Business Strategy
Strategy Implementation & Execution

Next-Generation Business Models
Business Model Innovation & Growth
Strategic Innovation Leadership
Innovation Economics & ROI

Apply the principles of design thinking and strategic innovation to solve a real-world business challenge. Participants will work through the entire design thinking process—from empathy and problem definition to prototyping and testing—to develop a strategic solution that drives value and innovation within an organization.

Program Features

Capstone Project

Solve real-world business challenges

Campus Immersion

Optional on-campus experience

Experiential Learning

Hands-on case studies & projects

Certification Benefits

Globally recognized certification
Top college endorsement
Lifetime validity

Program Fee

Starting at ₹8,413/month

Admission Process

Personalized Discussion: Schedule a One-on-One Consultation with Program Advisors.
Application Review: Qualify for the program following the review.
Start Learning: Congratulations, you're in! It's time to embark on your journey.

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