Certified Innovation Professional Program
This certification is designed to test professionals who possess knowledge of innovation fundamentals, tools, techniques, and processes for breakthrough innovations. It validates the ability of Certified Innovation Professionals to apply these tools in generating innovative ideas, solving real-world challenges, and creating new growth opportunities for their organizations.
CIP Innovation Certification Levels
The GIMI Innovation Professional Certification Program has two levels of certification
To qualify for the Level 1 Associate Certification exam, individuals should have completed innovation training or possess prior knowledge of innovation, such as:
Holding an MBA diploma
Reading the GIMI Innovation Management Book of Knowledge, Level 1
Completing other recognized innovation training programs
Receiving training through Partners
For those interested in Partner-led training, below is a description of these programs:
1 Description
- Learn about idea generation tools in breakthrough innovation
- Apply these tools in creating more and better innovative ideas
2 Who Should Apply?
- Individuals or practitioners seeking understanding of business innovation
- Those wishing to learn processes and tools of creative thinking that can generate and execute new breakthrough ideas for their organization
3 Modules
- Definition of Innovation
- Business Innovation
- Breakthrough Innovation
- Innovation Techniques
- Breakthrough Innovation Process
1 Description
- Master Level Certification applies Associate (Level 1) learning to a real-world issue or challenge
- Participants generating new growth ideas or opportunities for the organization
2 Who Should Apply?
- Associate Certified Professionals wanting to apply Level 1 innovation knowledge, skills and best practices to real world situations
3 Eligibility
- Associate (innovation Certification Level 1) credentials
4 Certification Requirements
- Apply innovation techniques and process to a current real project
- Document a past project completed within the past three years
- Submit documented details about your project work
Certified Chief Innovation Officer Program
This program is designed for leaders who aim to drive and manage business innovation within an organization. Certified Chief Innovation Officers apply a variety of tools and techniques to manage innovation portfolios and systems, establish and drive a sustainable innovation culture, and take a leadership role on innovation capacity, strategy, and discipline.
CCIO Innovation Certification Levels
The GIMI Chief Innovation Officer Certification Program has two levels of certification
1 Description
- Manager certification provides innovation managers a clear understanding of innovation management techniques needed for success
2 Who Should Apply?
- Business managers who want to understand how to drive and manage innovation within the organization
- Innovation managers develop and manage innovation programs within their organizations
3 Modules
- Innovation Strategy
- Innovation Capacity
- Innovation Discipline
4 What is Included?
- Innovation Management Body of Knowledge (IMBOK) Level 3 Guide (electronic copy/PDF)
- Self-Paced Online Course
- Manager Level 3 Certificate (based on passing score)
- Manager Level 3 Exam Fee (online)
- Remote Proctor Fee
1 Description
- Leader Level Certification applies GIMI Innovation Manager Level 3 learning to real challenges
- Leaders come up with insights and solutions in managing innovation in organizations
2 Who Should Apply?
- Leaders who have credentials in GIMI Innovation Certification Level 1, 2, and 3 are eligible to apply
3 Certification Requirements
- Applicants submit a documented experience regarding an innovation ecosystem created within the company or in innovation portfolio management
- Applicants also submit a written white paper or book
4 What is included?
- GIMI CIO Innovation Project guide
- Revision of GIMI CIO Project and recommendation
- Innovation Management Body of Knowledge (IMBOK) Guide (ebook)
- GIMI CIO Certificate
- GIMI CIO Exam Fee (online exam)
- Remote Proctor Fee
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