Design Thinking Crash Course

What You Will Learn

Master the 5 Essential Steps of Design Thinking

Discover the five core phases of Design Thinking and learn how to apply each step effectively to real challenges. This course breaks down complex concepts into simple, actionable practices that empower you to innovate with confidence.

Apply Design Thinking to Your Own Challenge

Experience hands-on learning by working through your very own project or challenge. Whether you are developing a product, service, or business strategy, this practical approach helps you see immediate results from your efforts.

Follow a Clear and Efficient Learning Path

The course is designed to be structured, easy to follow, and time-efficient, ensuring you gain maximum understanding without wasting time on unnecessary details.

Course Components You Will Benefit From

• 1.5 hours of on-demand video lessons packed with examples and insights.


• Assignments to deepen your understanding and reinforce learning.


• Two carefully selected articles to broaden your perspective.

Requirements to Succeed

• No prior Design Thinking experience needed — perfect for beginners.


• Active participation and completion of assignments are essential to earn your personally signed Design Thinking Certificate.

In-Depth Course Description

This updated March 2024 English course is built on years of participant feedback and live workshop experience from Berlin. You’ll spend around three hours completing the course and earning your certificate.

The course features 85 minutes of core video content covering theory and working through a sample Design Thinking challenge, plus 105 minutes of optional homework where you apply what you learn to your own challenge, whether in product design, business strategy, or organizational innovation.

You’ll also gain skills in facilitating Design Thinking workshops, a valuable ability for team leaders and innovators alike.

What’s Included in the Crash Course

• 1.5 hours of video lessons showing a complete example Design Thinking challenge.


• Reusable templates for market analysis, interviews, empathy mapping, defining problems, prototyping, and more — all for your ongoing use.


• A step-by-step “homework” guide to work on your own challenge, designed to help you apply the method practically.


• Quizzes to track your progress and understanding.


• Downloadable Word and PowerPoint templates for sustained use after the course.


• A PDF summary handout consolidating key learnings, perfect for workshop leaders or project managers.

Downloadable Templates with Continued Use Permission

• Market / Situation Analysis Questions


• Interview Template


• Empathy Map


• Define Template


• Disney Methods Template


• Now-Wow-How Matrix


• Prototype Template


• Feedback Template

Certificate Options After Completion

Choose the certificate that fits your needs:

1. Free Certificate of Completion (no learning verification required).


2. Confirmation of Participation from Responsive Strategy available for a small fee (also no learning verification).


3. Certificate of Achievement issued after a paid 1:1 session with Julia Lettinger, verifying your learning success.

Why Choose This Course?

This course is designed and taught by Julia Lettinger, founder of Responsive Strategy and a seasoned Design Thinking facilitator with:

• Years of practical consulting and teaching experience.


• A proven track record with over 1,500 Meetup group members in Berlin.


• Experience facilitating innovation at Stanford University, Silicon Valley, and international organizations.


• A passion for making Design Thinking accessible, practical, and inspiring.

Join now to develop your design thinking skills and become a confident innovator. Plus, you’re fully covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Innovators and creative professionals seeking to develop new products and services.


• Employees and entrepreneurs wanting to implement design-driven solutions in their organizations.


• Startups aiming to refine their strategies with proven methodologies.


• Designers and facilitators looking for practical tools and frameworks.


• Anyone interested in learning a structured approach to innovation and problem-solving.