Design Training

HCD Essentials

We custom-designed this program to meet the needs of modern businesses. Break away from the competition by building a human-centred foundation for your team.

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Who is this for?

Teams and individuals new to the concept of Human Centred Design & the modern product design lifecycle. This will equip them with the basic skills & techniques to apply in their roles.

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The core principles

Grasp the "why" behind this powerful methodology and its potential to revolutionise your problem-solving approach.

Your HCD toolkit

Learn some essential design frameworks, tools, and techniques that guide successful projects.

Boost collaboration

Understand how to use HCD techniques effectively and navigate differing project phases with confidence.

Trusted by global organisatons

“You have a great ability to listen and translate people’s ideas into something concrete. Visualising how something will look really helped us to challenge the ideas”

Jo Smith
Digital Product Owner
Members of the RDC team recapping on-location customer research interviews.
Benefits

Revolutionise your approach

Our HCD Basics Training empowers you to solve modern business challenges and create products, services & experiences that truly resonate. By understanding people & their needs, you'll learn to drive innovation, improve collaboration, and enhance your problem-solving skills. This leads to increased product success and a competitive edge.

Format

Custom-designed for your team

The program consists of three 90-minute sessions designed to fit your schedule. Whether your team works in-person, remotely or a mix of both, we can accommodate your needs. The sessions are high energy, interactive and a lot of fun. Everyone will be encouraged to get involved and will gain some experience interviewing and facilitating.

Outcomes

A human-centred foundation

Your team will gain working knowledge in HCD principles and methodologies. They'll collaboratively begin developing abilities like planning & conducting research, empathising with people and structuring your data for others to utilise.
Everyone will receive a certification upon completion and will have foundational knowledge allowing them to undertake further HCD training from us or any other reputable design education provider.

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Jump on a quick 15 min call with us to discuss you teams needs and tailor your training program.

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Any questions?

These are the common questions we receive from enquiries about our programs. If you'd like to discuss your team's specific needs, book a free 15min intro call to find out more about how our training can help your team!

What is Human-Centred Design (HCD)?

Sounds like this program is definitely for you! Book a free intro call & we’ll discuss how we can help.

Who is this training program designed for?

Absolutely anyone involved in solving problems for people or businesses. No design knowledge is required.

Is this only related to the digital and IT industries?

Not at all. This is an approach to problem solving and is just as suited to real-world non-digital problems as well as on-screen ones.

What are the learning outcomes of the program?

You’ll learn a set of tangible processes and methods to start applying in your everyday roles. You’ll also receive copies of the same templates we use on live client projects.

How long is the training program?

The HCD Essentials program takes place over 3 x 90min sessions.

What are the learning outcomes of the program?

You’ll learn a set of tangible processes and methods to start applying in your everyday roles. You’ll also receive copies of the same templates we use on live client projects.

What is the training format?

This program takes place in-person, remotely or a combination of the two. With some homework between sessions.

How many people can be in a session?

The format is best suited for 2-20 participants.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the training?

Absolutely. We send out certificates after the training for you to flex to all of your fans online!

Will there be opportunities for ongoing learning and development after the training?

Yes. The essentials program is designed to give you the foundation required prior to taking on the more advanced programs - either with us or other reputable design training institutions.