Professional Certification
GInI's Professional Certification Program involves six unique certifications, each based on a corresponding professional examination. View the descriptions below to determine which of these best matches your education, experience, and professional needs. The six certifications are:
Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)®
GInI Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)® is GInI’s recognition of innovation professionals who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of the key topics relating to Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, the Design Thinking process, and Design Methods. CDTP certification affirms an individual's proficiency at this most crucial of innovation methods. This includes: the Human-Centered Design (HCD) philosophy, Design Thinking overall, the Design Thinking process, Points of View, Design Principles, Design Methods for Observation, Design Methods for Inquiry, Design Methods for Experimenting, Design Methods for Study, and the critical role of Prototyping.
Certified Design Thinking Professional (CDTP)®
Benefits
Become a Part of the Exclusive World of Design Thinking
You will develop a deep understanding of the philosophy, methodology, and tools of Design Thinking, to become initiated into one of the world’s most powerful and impactful approaches to innovation. You will learn how to explore customer and market needs deeply with a designer’s mindset.
Become a Powerful Voice for Customer Empathy
You will learn how to dive into and explore your customers’ world with a deep sense of empathy for both their spoken and unspoken needs. You will also learn how to leverage these insights to deliver greater value that more effectively solves for their tension points.
Learn How to Get to the Real ”Problem Behind the Problem”
You will learn how to formulate and test hypotheses around problems and opportunities for a clearer understanding of the real problem behind the perceived problem. You will learn how to use this as a method for consistently de-risking your organization's innovation endeavors.
Become a Driving Force for Delivering Winning Brand Experiences
By understanding how to reframe problems you will be able to develop a concise point of view regarding how to best position new solutions and brand experiences. This will help to ensure that everything your organization does delivers a consistent and valued brand message.
Obtaining
Step 1- Meet the exam eligibility requirements:
To be eligible to register for the CDTP exam, an individual must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Design Methods, regardless of experience.
- A minimum of one year of professional experience with a Master’s degree or higher.
- A minimum of two years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of four years of professional experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree.
In addition, the individual must show proof of ownership of the GInI Applied Innovation Master Book® .
Step 2- Apply for and pass the CDTP exam:
The CDTP is a 90-minute exam with 90 multiple-choice questions and a passing score of 65%.
Maintaining
To maintain your CDTP certification, you must earn 45 Innovation Development Units (IDUs) every three years or retake the CDTP exam. Detailed information can be found under Maintain Your Certificate.
Investment
Obtaining CInP Certification | GInI Member | Non-Member |
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Exam Enrollment Fee | 400 USD | 500 USD |
IDU Application Submission fee** every 3 year cycle | 75 USD | 125 USD |
Testimonials

Braden Kelley
International Keynote Speaker / Design Thinking Facilitator / Bestselling Author

Samuel Broomer
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Peter Farrington
Principal Environmental Studies and Research Specialist

Adam Hartung
CEO and Managing Partner at Spark Partners

Holly Green
Board of Directors at The Warrior Connection

Ramon Vullings
Speaker at RamonVullings.com

Dr. Marc Sniukas
Head of the Innovation Practice at The Garage

Greg Satell
Author of Mapping Innovation & Cascades

Dr. Justin James Kennedy
TEDx Speaker, Author, Executive Coach, Psychologist, Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Public Speaking Coach

Marc Kolp
Director at UMBC Training Centers

Shona Welsh
Principal Consultant at The Intrapreneur Expert

Bryan Mattimore
Co-Founder at Growth Engine

Tarick Odeh
Chief Operating Officer at Odeh Holdings Group

Tracy Paddock Beam
CEO & Chief Transformation Officer at Strategic Transformation Partners

Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group

Samuel Broomer
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Tarick Odeh
Chief Operating Officer at Odeh Holdings Group

Bryan Mattimore
Co-Founder at Growth Engine

Bettina von Stamm
Director of Awards Program at Katerva

Rafidah Kasdi
Senior Manager at at Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

Fadi Rabie
Service Excellence Executive Manager at Jordan Commercial Bank

Dr. Hussam Mohammed
Director of Service Innovation & Enterprise Architecture at Dubai Customs

Khalid Al Hosani
Trainer in Innovation and Change Management

Marc Kolp
Director at UMBC Training Centers

Mohammad Habib
Associate Partner at Siegel Human Resource Ltd

Mohammed Alibrahim
Innovation Catalyst at Innovation Nation

Omar alharbi
ISO technical committee member at Ministry of industry and mineral resources

Osama Badandy
Certified Creativity and Innovation Trainer Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group

Bettina von Stamm
Director of Awards Program at Katerva

Shona Welsh
Principal Consultant at The Intrapreneur Expert

Soha Radwan
Excellence Assessor& Auditor at Dubai Government

Suhail Al-Almaee
Executive Director at Tatweer Education Holding Company

Tarek Naghaway
Executive Director at Tatweer Education Holding Company

Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group

Wahed Alqahtani
Innovation Advocate at Innovation Nation

Abdulla Mohammed Naqi
Support Services Sector Adviser

Adel Al Yahmadi
Customer Service Agent at TRA

Ayman Abualsunun
Digital Innovation Analyst at Riyad Bank

Wahed Alqahtani
Innovation Advocate at Innovation Nation

Basela Islim
DGM and Sales Manager at Petra Scientific Technologies L.L.C

Khalid Al Hosani
Trainer in Innovation and Change Management