Digital Design Professional Foundation Level

The Digital Design Professional Foundation Level certification is addressed to professionals from Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis, UX, project management, etc. who work in areas where digital products, systems, and services are designed and improved. It validates the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed to shape innovative, user-centered digital solutions.

A person with a DDP FL certificate:

• Is familiar with the terminology and core concepts of Digital Design.
• Understands how to approach the design of digital products, systems, and services in a structured way.
• Knows the principles that guide innovative and user-focused digital solutions.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for the Digital Design Professional – Foundation Level certification. Experience in requirements engineering, business analysis, UX, or product development is helpful but not required.

Curriculum

Key topics covered by the DDP FL syllabus include:

• Foundations of Digital Design
• Digital Design process and methods
• Stakeholder and user needs
• Ideation, concept development, and prototyping
• Evaluation and iteration of digital solutions

Exam Format

The DDP FL exam is a multiple-choice examination consisting of 40 questions, which you have 60 minutes to answer. The exact exam details should be confirmed on the official IREB DDP website ⤴.

Exam Preparation

While not compulsory, it is highly recommended to attend a training course offered by a registered training provider. The full and up-to-date list ⤴ of training providers is available on the DDP website.

Whether or not you are interested in attending a course, there is a number of official documents to aid in your preparation for the certification:

• The syllabus (available on the DDP website) will provide an overview of the topics covered in the exam.
• The DDP glossary provides an overview of terms used throughout the syllabus, handbook and examination.
• The DDP handbook provides greater detail on the topics covered in the exam and is closely aligned with the syllabus and glossary.

The latest version of all official documents, also including the examination regulations and practice examination with answers, can be downloaded directly on the DDP website ⤴.