Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)
Empowering Software Innovators with Human-Centered Problem Solving
Build better products by mastering the principles of empathy-driven innovation. CDTP equips professionals in the software domain with hands-on skills to apply design thinking frameworks from discovery to delivery.
With CDTP, you will build designs that are grounded in users’ true needs
What is CDTP
The Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP) is a globally-oriented certification program crafted for software professionals seeking to lead innovation through human-centered design. Rooted in real-world application, the CDTP focuses on using design thinking frameworks to solve complex software and product challenges — from idea generation and user research to prototyping and testing.
Whether you’re building SaaS platforms, mobile apps, enterprise tools, or consumer-facing products, CDTP empowers you to consistently design intuitive, scalable, and meaningful solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Through this certification, you will gain actionable skills and hands-on experience in applying design thinking to real-world software projects. Key learning outcomes include:
Core principles and stages of the design thinking process (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test)
Practical user research techniques for software environments
Journey mapping, persona creation, and problem framing
Brainstorming and ideation methods suited for agile teams
Rapid prototyping using digital tools
Integrating design thinking with agile and DevOps workflows
Techniques for user testing and iterative feedback loops
Real-world case studies from the tech industry
Key Benefits
The CDTP certification delivers tangible value for professionals involved in software innovation. Here’s what makes it worth your investment:
Learn by doing: Includes practical assignments and a capstone project
Bridge creativity and engineering in your product development
Drive innovation within agile or Scrum teams
Improve collaboration across product, design, and engineering functions
Add a globally recognized certification to your professional profile
Unlock better product-market fit and enhance user experience (UX) outcomes
Who Should Enroll
If you’re shaping, designing, or building digital products, this certification is for you:
Software engineers and developers involved in product ideation or user interface design
UI/UX designers aiming to lead product innovation
Product managers and business analysts in agile environments
Startup founders or intrapreneurs building digital products
Agile coaches, Scrum Masters, and delivery leads
Anyone seeking to master human-centered design in the software lifecycle
Certification Format
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Experience Required |
2 Years professional work experience |
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Training Required |
16 Hrs of AIMC’s pre-approved training |
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Assessment |
90 MCQs | 2 Hours | Online Proctored |
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Credential Validity
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3 Years |
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Maintaining Certification |
25 Development Units (DUs), every 3 years from the date of certification | 1 DU = 1 hour of learning |
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Exam Fee |
USD 200 | Training & Exam Included |
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Re-take Fee |
USD 100 (Only in case of you don’t pass the first time) |
Ready to Become a CDTP
Design smarter. Build faster. Deliver better.
Join a global community of software professionals redefining product success through human-centered innovation.