Certified Innovation and Design Thinker (CIDT)

The Certified Innovation and Design Thinker (CIDT) program by Middle Earth HR is one of the most advanced innovation certificate programs designed to help professionals master the creative problem-solving mindset. In a world driven by change, innovation is not just a skill—it’s a survival strategy. Through this program, you’ll learn how to think creatively, apply empathy, and use structured design thinking methods to generate impactful solutions to modern business challenges.This design thinking certification empowers leaders, managers, and professionals across HR, marketing, operations, and strategy to build innovation-led cultures and drive transformation in their organizations.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

What is the CIDT Certification?

The Certified Innovation and Design Thinker (CIDT) certification is a globally recognized credential designed for professionals aspiring to become innovation leaders. With organizations emphasizing creativity and agility, there is a growing demand for individuals who can design user-centric solutions through empathy, collaboration, and experimentation.

Through this program, participants gain practical exposure to:

  • The fundamentals of innovation and creative tools
  • The design thinking process (Empathy → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Evaluate)
  • Behavioral and analytical techniques for implementing innovation strategies
  • Real-world applications across functions like HR, operations, and marketing

The certification is recognized and accredited by SHRM , making it globally credible and professionally valuable.


Why Pursue Innovation & Design Thinking Certification?

Pursuing this innovation certificate program empowers professionals and organizations to innovate systematically and sustainably.

Key Benefits:

  • Build an innovative mindset and culture within your organization
  • Apply design thinking tools for business and customer problem-solving
  • Strengthen employee and customer-centric approaches
  • Learn frameworks to define, ideate, prototype, and evaluate innovative ideas
  • Enhance leadership, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Drive creative transformation across HR, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy

By enrolling in this innovation course online, you’ll learn not only how to generate ideas—but also how to validate and implement them effectively.


Who Should Enroll?

The CIDT program is designed for professionals across industries who aim to foster creativity and problem-solving capabilities within their teams or organizations.

Ideal Participants Include:

  • Sales & Marketing Professionals – Channel, Brand, and Business Development leaders
  • HR Professionals – HRBPs, Recruiters, L&D and IR Managers
  • Operations Leaders – Process, Quality, and Delivery Managers
  • Senior Executives – CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Strategy Officers
  • Business Heads & Directors – driving innovation and transformation initiatives

Whether you’re an HR leader designing better experiences or a strategist redefining business models, this design thinking certification equips you to lead innovation effectively.


Key Skills You’ll Master

Aligned with the MEHR–CAMI CIDT Model, the program covers seven key phases of innovation and design thinking, helping participants gain both conceptual clarity and hands-on experience:

  • Innovation – Fundamentals of creativity, innovation tools, and methods for ideation.
  • Design Thinking – Understanding the process, organizational setting, and key frameworks.
  • Empathy – Learning empathy-building techniques to understand user needs and behaviors.
  • Define – Defining problems clearly using tools and techniques to identify actionable insights.
  • Ideation – Generating and selecting ideas through structured brainstorming methods.
  • Prototyping – Converting ideas into tangible models; understanding types and methods of prototyping.
  • Evaluation – Assessing solutions through data analysis, feedback, and financial evaluation.

By mastering these steps, you’ll be equipped to foster innovation culture, measure creativity, and implement design-led transformation initiatives.


Program Structure & Learning Format

The Certified Innovation and Design Thinker (CIDT) is a 4–6 week blended learning program that integrates theory, tools, and real-world applications.

Program Highlights:

  • Live instructor-led sessions and self-paced learning modules
  • Practical exercises based on real-world innovation challenges
  • Case studies and projects applying the MEHR–CAMI CIDT Model
  • Free Tech Certification for complementary innovation tools
  • 3-Month Job Acceleration Masterclass (JAM) for career advancement
  • Alumni networking and ongoing mentorship

Delivered as a flexible innovation course online, this program enables professionals to learn, collaborate, and innovate without disrupting their work schedules.


Career Benefits & Opportunities

Upon completing this innovation certificate program, participants can take on strategic roles that drive innovation and transformation within organizations:

  • Innovation Manager / Design Thinking Specialist
  • HR Transformation Leader
  • Business Strategy & Innovation Consultant
  • Marketing & Customer Experience Innovator
  • Operations & Process Improvement Leader

With a blend of analytical and creative thinking, CIDT graduates become catalysts for growth and transformation in any business environment.


Why Choose Middle Earth HR?

Middle Earth HR (MEHR) is one of Asia’s leading HR and leadership certification providers, trusted by professionals worldwide for over 25 years.

Why Choose CIDT by MEHR:

  • Globally accredited by SHRM
  • Practical curriculum combining theory with hands-on innovation labs
  • Designed by HR and innovation experts with global exposure
  • Trusted by 5,000+ corporates across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia
  • Recommended by alumni from IIMs, ISB, and SP Jain
  • Over 77 professionals trained in design thinking and innovation
  • Proven excellence with an average rating of 4.8/5

Program Highlights & Value-Added Services

The Certified Innovation and Design Thinker program offers holistic learning and professional support to accelerate your career in innovation:

  • Free Technology Certification included
  • 3-Month Job Acceleration Masterclass (JAM)
  • Alumni Networking & Mentorship Programs
  • SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
  • Globally Recognized Innovation Certification

Join one of the most comprehensive innovation courses online and gain the mindset, tools, and credentials to lead creativity and transformation in your organization.


KEY LEARNING TAKEAWAYS

By the end of the program you will learn

  • Importance of Innovation
  • Drivers, inhibitors & types of Innovation
  • Innovation Cycle,different Skills required for Innovation
  • Know how to use innovative skill
  • How to create an Innovative Workplace
  • What is Design Thinking and Human Reaction to it
  • Tools and Techniques of Design Thinking
  • How to apply Design Thinking and its stages
  • Understanding the areas of application for Design Thinking
  • How to understand if Design Thinking has been successfully adopted
  • Understanding Empathy and Behaviour
  • Tools and Techniques of Defining
  • Understanding Defining a Problem Statement
  • Elements of a Good Problem Statement
  • The Art of Ideating
  • Methods and Types of Prototyping
  • Data Understanding and Evaluation

Who should attend?

  • Channel Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area/Territory Sales Manager, Sales Trainer, Team Leader, National Sales Manager, VP/GM/Head - Sales
  • Market Research – Manager, Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Head – Advertising, VP/GM/Head - Marketing
  • Head/VP/GM – Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager
  • HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Payroll/Compensation - Head/Mgr, Recruitment - Head/Mgr, Training & Development - Head/Mgr, Appraisals - Head/Mgr, Industrial Relations/Personnel Manager, VP/GM – HR
  • C-suite leaders and other senior executives
  • Presidents, chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief strategy officers, and chief financial officers
  • Heads of business units, divisions, regions, or functions
  • Managing director, general manager, and director

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PROGRAMME FEE FOR BLENDED SESSEION

Program Blended Price Enroll Before 10 days
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In Indian Rupees INR: 17,700 14,750
In USD: 300 250
In AED 1212 1010

DETAILED PROGRAM CONTENT

  • Environmental Factors
  • Governmental Regulation
  • Laws affecting compensation
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Social Security
  • Globalization / Technology
  • Overall process
  • Job evaluation method 1 – Paired comparison
  • Job evaluation method 2 – Job Grading
  • Job evaluation method 3- Point plan
  • Job evaluation method 4- Hay plan
  • Variable Pay Options
  • Steps in introducing Pay for Performance
  • Compensation & Recognition
  • Reward Strategy Objectives
  • Components Of Compensation System
  • Equity Theory
  • Overall Process
  • Salary Survey
  • Benefit Plans
  • Cafeteria Plan

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