Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds Human-Centred Design and design thinking across schools, colleges, and public institutions in India — with certification courses, immersion programmes, and executive education for students, graduates, and leaders, delivered with the DIC at IIT Hyderabad, alongside a Nordic university pathway and pro-bono government partnerships.
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Design Thinking & Design Education Programmes — for Schools, Colleges, Graduates & Executives
HCD Institute is a Human-Centred Design school in India — founded in 2011 to democratise design education beyond design colleges into every school, polytechnic, and university. From foundation courses for students and graduates to executive education for leaders, and a Nordic university pathway for postgraduates, our certification programmes pair IDEO Design Thinking methodology with AI-integrated practice, delivered with the DIC at IIT Hyderabad.
Global Immersion
IIT Hyderabad DIC
For graduates and postgraduates: publish original research, earn a DIC credential from IIT Hyderabad, and get structured support into Nordic universities.
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7-Day Full Immersion at IIT Hyderabad
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential seven-day design thinking immersion for senior leaders, with focused learning, peer interaction, and campus experience.
Next immersion begins October 2026
2-Day Full Immersion at IIT Hyderabad
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential design thinking immersion for senior leaders who want the full arc compressed into two focused days on campus.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Design leadership and executive education — strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next immersion begins October 2026
IITH Hybrid Micro-Diploma
A flexible IIT Hyderabad executive credential — the full Human-Centred Design Micro-Diploma for senior leaders, in hybrid format.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Schools & Colleges
Design thinking labs and AI-integrated programmes for schools and colleges across India — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
Next immersion begins October 2026
Human-Centred Design & Design Thinking for Every School, College and Government in India
HCD Institute embeds Human-Centred Design and design thinking across schools, colleges, and public institutions in India — with certification courses, immersion programmes, and executive education for students, graduates, and leaders, delivered with the DIC at IIT Hyderabad, alongside a Nordic university pathway and pro-bono government partnerships.
Register Now
Design Thinking & Design Education Programmes — for Schools, Colleges, Graduates & Executives
HCD Institute is a Human-Centred Design school in India — founded in 2011 to democratise design education beyond design colleges into every school, polytechnic, and university. From foundation courses for students and graduates to executive education for leaders, and a Nordic university pathway for postgraduates, our certification programmes pair IDEO Design Thinking methodology with AI-integrated practice, delivered with the DIC at IIT Hyderabad.
Global Immersion
IIT Hyderabad DIC
For graduates and postgraduates: publish original research, earn a DIC credential from IIT Hyderabad, and get structured support into Nordic universities.
Register Now
7-Day Full Immersion at IIT Hyderabad
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential seven-day design thinking immersion for senior leaders, with focused learning, peer interaction, and campus experience.
Next immersion begins October 2026
2-Day Full Immersion at IIT Hyderabad
Executive education at IIT Hyderabad — a residential design thinking immersion for senior leaders who want the full arc compressed into two focused days on campus.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Product Building
Product building with intent, from MVP to production, crafted for builders and founders in an AI-augmented landscape.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
Strategic thinking with clarity and foresight, crafted for leaders navigating complexity in an AI-first world.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Public Policy
Embedding human-centred design into public systems — making governance more people-centred and future-ready.
Next immersion begins October 2026
IITH Hybrid Micro-Diploma
A flexible IITH credential for senior leaders seeking the full Micro-Diploma experience in hybrid format.
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Global Supplychain
Global supply chain demand policy leaders. The institute works with global leaders to solve this
Next immersion begins October 2026
HCDx in Schools & Colleges
Design thinking labs and AI-integrated programmes for schools and colleges across India — built pro-bono on existing infrastructure.
Next immersion begins October 2026
The Fellowship Journey
A curated journey that moves from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigor, reflection, and AI-native practice.
1
Cultivate
This stage sharpens perception, judgment, and foundational thinking across design, communication, technology, and strategy. Learners build intellectual depth, human insight, and AI fluency, establishing clarity before creation.
2
Compose
Participants anchor themselves in a primary Archetype while curating complementary disciplines. Through studio work, live projects, and AI-assisted creation, ideas are transformed into tangible outcomes.
3
Ascend
The final phase focuses on portfolio, positioning, and transition. Learners articulate their work, define their professional identity, and move confidently into industry, entrepreneurship, or advanced practice.
Our Academic & Government Partners in India
Our partners are co-shapers of standards, defining contemporary excellence in design and strategy.
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The HCD Institute
Design Innovation Centre (DIC)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India – 502284
Certification
HCDx in Public Policy
HCDx in Global Supplychain
HCD Worldwide
Our Academic & Government Partners in India
Our partners are co-shapers of standards, defining contemporary excellence in design and strategy.
The Fellowship Journey
A curated design education journey for students and graduates — moving from insight to execution to impact, guided by rigour, reflection, and AI-native practice.
1
Cultivate
This stage sharpens perception, judgment, and foundational thinking across design, communication, technology, and strategy. Learners build intellectual depth, human insight, and AI fluency, establishing clarity before creation.
2
Compose
Participants anchor themselves in a primary Archetype while curating complementary disciplines. Through studio work, live projects, and AI-assisted creation, ideas are transformed into tangible outcomes.
3
Ascend
The final phase focuses on portfolio, positioning, and transition. Learners articulate their work, define their professional identity, and move confidently into industry, entrepreneurship, or advanced practice.
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The HCD Institute
Design Innovation Centre (DIC)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Kandi, Sangareddy,
Telangana, India – 502284
dic@hcd.institute
dic@iit.ac.in
HCD Worldwide
Certification
DIC - Global Immersion
IITH 7 - Day Full Immersion
IITH 2 - Day Full Immersion
HCDx in Product Building
HCDx in Strategy & Leadership
HCDx in Public Policy
HCDx in Global Supplychain
HCDx in Schools & Colleges
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