Certifications
Certifications for the AI era.
Hybrid programmes in design thinking, UX, product and AI, built with practitioners and certified with DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad, India. Learn live online, build real projects, and join an optional immersion on campus. Future careers in the AI economy, in step with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.
Programmes
Pick your path.
2 days · Hybrid
2-Day Executive Immersion
Two intense days for CXOs, founders and business heads. Use human-centred design and AI to find your next opportunity, test it fast, and come back with a plan your team can run.
See the programme6 weekends · Hybrid
Weekend Design Thinking Programme
A hands-on weekend programme for working professionals. Learn the full design thinking process on a real problem, use AI tools at every step, and finish with a project you can show.
See the programme14 weeks · Hybrid
UX Design Certification
For college graduates who want their first job in UX. Learn design thinking, systems thinking and the theory behind good design, use AI at every step, and graduate with a portfolio and the interview skills to get hired.
See the programme12 weeks · Hybrid
Product Manager Certification
Product management for the AI era: discovery, strategy, roadmaps, metrics and shipping AI features users trust. Learn by running a real product problem end to end.
See the programme10 weeks · Hybrid
AI-Integrated Product Owner Certification
For product owners delivering AI-powered products. Agile product ownership with AI copilots, plus the decisions that make LLM and agentic features useful, safe and measurable.
See the programme8 weeks · Hybrid
AI-Integrated Communication Certification
For communicators, marketers and brand teams. Use GenAI across strategy, content and campaigns without losing what makes your brand human, and get found in AI search.
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Which one is for you?
| Certification | For | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Executive Immersion | CXOs, founders, business and functional heads | 2 days | Plus one pre-session online · optional DIC immersion |
| Weekend Design Thinking Programme | Working professionals in any role | 6 weekends | Saturdays, live online · optional DIC immersion |
| UX Design Certification | College graduates and final-year students who want a job in UX | 14 weeks | Live online, 2 evenings a week + studio work · optional DIC immersion |
| Product Manager Certification | Aspiring and new product managers, engineers, designers and founders | 12 weeks | Live online, 2 evenings a week · optional DIC immersion |
| AI-Integrated Product Owner Certification | Product owners, Scrum teams, business analysts and tech leads | 10 weeks | Live online, 2 evenings a week · optional DIC immersion |
| AI-Integrated Communication Certification | Brand, marketing, PR, content and internal communication teams | 8 weeks | Live online, 2 evenings a week · optional DIC immersion |
Faculty & mentors
Learn from the HCD Institute network.
Faculty and fellows from DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad, India, alongside practitioners from our advisory board who lead design, product and AI work in India, the UAE and around the world.
Dr Deepak John Mathew
Founding Board Member · Professor, IIT Hyderabad, India · Head, DIC Hub
Design educationLinkedIn ↗
Dr Delwin Remedios
Professor, Department of Design, IIT Hyderabad, India · Head, Animation Lab
Faculty
Jacinta Bell
Interaction designer · Researcher, DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad, India · Fellow, HCD Institute
Interaction design
Marsukola Kranthi Kiran
Member, DIC · Research Scholar, IIT Hyderabad, India
Research
Elias V
Research Scholar, IIT Hyderabad, India
Research
Gavin Remedios
Experience Design Leader, IBM Consulting · India & South Asia
Enterprise experience designLinkedIn ↗
Shibu Prabhakaran
Design Strategist, Kloudspot · Indian Institute of Science
Design strategyLinkedIn ↗
Chandrima Deuri Sikka
Product Marketing Manager, Somfy North America · ex-HP, ex-Samsung
Product strategyLinkedIn ↗
Sanmitra Chitte
Design & Innovation Strategist · International Partnerships, BITS Design School, Mumbai
Design educationLinkedIn ↗
Jomon Jacob
Entrepreneur & Investor, Tricta Technologies · IT, IoT and AI services
Ventures & AI servicesLinkedIn ↗
Dr Kawahya Tizhe
Public Health Physician · World Health Organization · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Global healthLinkedIn ↗How it works
Hybrid by design.
Every certification runs the same way: learn live, build real work, get feedback, and add an on-campus immersion if you want it.
01
Learn live
Live online sessions with practitioners and faculty, recorded for catch-up.
02
Build
Studio projects on real problems, using AI tools at every step.
03
Get feedback
Mentor reviews and peer critiques on your work.
04
Immerse (optional)
Join us on campus at DIC Hub, IIT Hyderabad, India for an in-person immersion.
Questions
Before you choose.
Which certification should I start with?
Is the programme online or on campus?
What certificate do I receive?
How do I join?
Can my organisation run a private cohort?
Certifications