The A4Q Design Thinking Foundation certification attests to an individual’s knowledge and understanding of this collaborative, innovation-seeking approach to problem solving and solutions development. Holders of the certificate can apply the core principles of design thinking and use design thinking approaches to identify, and evaluate, creative and practical outcomes to real-life problems and business challenges. The certification is supported by accredited training. The accredited training course will help participants to develop their design thinker’s toolkit and show how to use empathy and experimentation to achieve human centered innovative solutions. The course will help participants to use and align tools (e.g. visualization, rapid prototyping and customer co-creation) with design thinking processes. The course is heavily focused on developing the design thinking mindset and expertise in the use of design thinking methods so that participants will be ready to effectively apply learning back in the workplace. How do I obtain this certification? To be certified you must pass the A4Q Design Thinking Foundation Level exam. We strongly recommend that you attend a training course with an accredited training provider to gain maximum benefit and to support skills development. You can also test your knowledge without obligation and free of charge before taking the exam by our Design Thinking online mock exam What are the entry requirements? There are no specific entry requirements to be eligible for this certification or to attend an A4Q accredited design thinking course. How does this certification benefit me? You will be able to explain the design thinking approach to solving problems. You will be able to apply design thinking approaches and tools to a variety of challenges and problems. You will be able to participate positively in collaborative ideation and evaluation. You will have achieved one of the mandatory modules required in the A4Q Certified Ser