HYBRID IMPACT WEEK
A new way to build innovation capacity – virtually and onsite
Why hybrid?
We believe innovation thrives when more people can access it — regardless of borders, time zones or busy schedules.
Our new hybrid program model blends the best of our traditional onsite format with the flexibility of virtual learning. It’s designed for changemakers who want to dive deep into Design Thinking, develop their coaching skills, and create impact in the Global South — with more flexibility, accessibility, and additional learnings to complement the current curriculum.
Why Join the Hybrid Program?
✅ Learn by doing — and reflecting
Spread out over time, you’ll have space to absorb, reflect, and revisit key concepts.
✅ Virtual facilitation skills
Learn how to coach not only in-person teams but also remote teams — a critical skill in today’s world.
✅ Flexible and accessible
Juggle your job or studies while becoming a certified Design Thinking Coach.
✅ Shorter onsite stay
Just one week onsite makes it easier to fit into your calendar!
✅ Additional learnings
Additional learnings during the virtual training plus one additional day onsite with focus on coaching skills, teambuilding and intercultural exchange.
✅ Same real-world impact
Our hybrid participants facilitate the Innovation Challenge, just like they would during our original onsite concept.
What's new?
- Train-the-Coach (Virtual)
Duration: 6-4 weeks
Format: Self-paced + live sessions
Language: English
Over six to four weeks, you’ll learn how to become a Design Thinking coach through a balance of:
- 🗓 4 moderated live sessions (every week)
- 🎓 10 Self-learning modules you complete at your own pace
- 💻 Training in virtual facilitation techniques — expand your skillset to both online and onsite coaching
Total time commitment: ~4 hours/week
It’s manageable, slow-paced, and easy to absorb alongside work or study.
- Innovation Challenge (Onsite)
Location: One of our partner communities in the Global South
Duration: 5,5 day program, 7 – 8 days onsite
Format: In person
You’ll join a team of local and international coaches and guide a team of local participants through a week of co-creation and innovation.
- 🛠 Day 1-2: Intercultural training, teambuilding & coaching
- 💡 Days 3–5: Facilitate real-world innovation projects
- 🎉 Day 6: Final presentations and community celebration (half day)
By working closely with your local team, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned — and walk away with unforgettable memories and meaningful impact.
Ready to create impact?
Whether you’re a student, professional, innovator or educator — this is your chance to gain coaching experience, connect with a global network, and empower local communities.
🌱 Become a certified Design Thinking Coach
🌍 Create real-world change in emerging communities
🧭 Grow your skills, mindset, and impact
The spots are limited. The course will take place with a minimum of 5 participants.
Our Facilitators
The facilitators for the virtual training will mainly be our Lead Coaches – highly qualified Design Thinking coaches with multiple years of experience.
Our first pilot will be conducted in collaboration with Jochen Gürtler.
With extensive experience as a Design Thinking coach, trainer, and innovation consultant, Jochen has worked with SAP, Nestlé, Adidas, Daimler, VW, DFB, DEL, and many more, helping organizations drive innovation and customer-centric solutions. He was an innovation manager at SAP, and has has also taught Design Thinking at the Hasso Plattner Institute. He has been part of the Impact Week since the first workshop in Kenya in 2015.
Costs
Virtual Train-the-Coach
virtual- Inlcluded is the virtual training of 16 hours, as well as unlimited access to our learning and community platform
- You will receive a certificate as a Design Thinking Practitioner
- No previous Design Thinking knowledge necessary
Innovation Challenge
on-site- Included are: Accommodation in a double room for 8 days, Airport transfer, Full board
- Not included are: Flights, Visa, Vaccines
- Previous Design Thinking knowledge necessary, e.g. through our virtual Train-the-Coach or other training programs with at least 16 hours of course content (certificate necessary)
- You will receive a Certificate as a Junior Design Thinking Coach
Full Hybrid Program Bundle
virtual & on-site- Combines both the virtual Train-the-Coach as well as the onsite Innovation Workshop with all the benefits mentioned.