Portuguese teams can use Design Thinking to replace opinion-led roadmaps with evidence from user research, making it easier to justify product choices to leadership.
Design Thinking Training Course
Africa's commercial powerhouse where fintech innovation meets vibrant cultural energy
Upcoming In-Person Schedules in Lagos
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| Code | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Fee | |
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| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → | ||
| DES-01 | Mon - Fri (5 Days) | USD 2,500 | Reserve my seat → Register my team → |
Here's What You'll Learn
Each module tackles real challenges you face in your role
Foundations of Human-Centered Design
The Discovery Phase
Defining the Problem
Ideation Strategies
Prototyping for Validation
User Testing and Iterative Refinement
Service Design and Ecosystem Mapping
Integrating Design Thinking with Agile and Lean
Inclusive Design and Ethical Frameworks
Scaling Innovation and Stakeholder Buy-in
Final Synthesis and Action Planning
Reporting and Communicating Design Impact
Market-specific guidance for Portugal
A country-aware view of the pressures, proof points, and practical tools that shape how this course applies locally.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
2Field-relevant examples that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed scope. Exact coverage depends on participant needs and delivery format.
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Figma FigmaUsed to create low-fidelity prototypes and test interface concepts quickly with stakeholders and users.
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Microsoft Teams MicrosoftUsed to run remote co-creation sessions, capture decisions, and keep cross-functional design workshops moving.
Training visit intelligence for Lagos
Practical notes for confirmed delegates: arrival, venue expectations, after-class options, and on-the-ground considerations.
Optional after-class stops
8Four-storey gallery in Lekki housing thousands of indigenous Nigerian artworks — paintings, sculptures, and textiles — founded by Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye.
Learn moreA 78-hectare nature reserve on the Lekki Peninsula featuring Africa's longest canopy walkway at 401 metres, with wetlands, forests, and free-roaming monkeys.
Learn moreA memorial and leisure park on Broad Street, Lagos Island, transformed from a colonial-era prison into a cultural hub hosting concerts, art exhibitions, and festivals.
Located in Onikan, Lagos Island, this museum houses archaeological and ethnographic exhibits including Nok terracotta and Benin Bronzes.
Iconic cultural landmark in Iganmu, originally built for FESTAC '77, hosting theatre, music, dance performances, and national celebrations.
Cultural landmark in Agidingbi, Ikeja, founded by Femi Kuti in honour of his father Fela Kuti, offering live Afrobeat performances.
The former home of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, now a museum preserving his bedroom, personal effects, and artwork celebrating his life and legacy.
Accessible beachfront on Victoria Island within the Landmark Village complex, offering swimming, dining, and evening entertainment along the Atlantic coast.
Local demand signals 5
Sector-level context showing where this capability is relevant in Lagos.
Fintech & Payments
Lagos is Africa's fintech capital. Delegates in technology, risk, or financial services training will find direct relevance in the city's dense payments ecosystem.
Technology & Startups
The Yaba district — nicknamed 'Yabacon Valley' — anchors a startup ecosystem of over 2,000 tech companies, making Lagos a living case study in digital innovation.
Banking & Financial Services
Lagos is Nigeria's financial centre, home to the Nigerian Stock Exchange and headquarters of the country's largest commercial banks.
Oil & Gas
Many international oil and gas companies maintain their Nigerian operational headquarters in Lagos, making it relevant for energy-sector delegates.
Creative Industries & Nollywood
Lagos drives Nollywood — one of the world's largest film industries — alongside a thriving music, fashion, and arts scene relevant to media and IP training.
Training venue
Lagos offers international-standard hotels and conference facilities on Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Ikeja, with properties equipped for corporate training, AV setups, and business-class accommodation. Delegates should expect variable power supply mitigated by generator backup at quality venues.
Getting there
Direct Portugal-to-Lagos, Nigeria service was not confirmed in the search results; the routes surfaced for Lisbon point to connecting itineraries into Lagos (LOS), with carriers including Royal Air Maroc, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Swiss, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian, and TAAG. A typical journey from Lisbon to Lagos, Nigeria is about 13 hours one-way, and Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Visa
Portugal passport holders need a Nigeria business visa for a 5-day professional training course; the Embassy of Nigeria in Lisbon lists training as an eligible business-visa purpose and gives a 90-day stay with 2–3 working days processing from receipt of application. The embassy page directs applicants to the Nigerian immigration portal for the fee, so the exact cost is not stated in the source provided.
Safety
Use reputable ride-hailing apps rather than unmarked taxis, avoid displaying valuables openly, and stick to well-lit, populated areas after dark. Keep digital copies of travel documents and confirm current safety advice with your hotel or local host upon arrival.
Internet
Reliability: average
Weather year-round
- Apr 32/24°C Transition into rainy season; increasing humidity and occasional showers.
- Jan 33/24°C Dry season; hot and humid with minimal rainfall and around 5.5 hours of daily sunshine.
- Jul 28/22°C Peak of the cooler wet season; frequent rain, overcast skies, and only about 3.3 hours of daily sunshine.
- Oct 31/23°C Late rainy season tapering off; warm with decreasing rainfall toward the dry season.
Where this course runs
Design Thinking Training is delivered in the cities below — pick the one that fits your schedule.























