Become A Certified Innovation Professional (CIP)
8-week Online Masterclass with experts to learn and master innovation
Next cohort
October 10th, 2023
About this certification
Certified Innovation Professional Masterclass is designed for individuals looking to learn about business innovation, the process to drive it forward, and tools to generate breakthrough results
The training has two levels:
Level 1 Associate: Gain knowledge about what is innovation, tools and techniques to use, and a proven process to drive ideas forward
Level 2 Master: Master the innovation process and tools by applying them to a real-world challenge with mentor guidance
Benefits
Deeper understanding of innovation
Better grasp of diverging and converging tools
Confidence to repeat the innovation process
Ability to work in ambiguity and uncertainty
Access to a global network of innovation leaders
Who should apply?
Individuals looking to master business innovation, the process to drive innovation results, and the tools required to generate breakthrough ideasĀ

C-Level Executives

Professionals

Innovation Managers
Course Program
Level 1. Associate
Gain knowledge and understand the innovation methodology
Weeks 1 ā 4 MasterclassesĀ
Learning outcomes:
- Learn what is business innovation
- Understand basic tools and techniques to innovate
- Get the right mindset to achieve success
Learning outcomes:
- Learn a proven innovation process to get breakthroughs
- Define an organization“s innovation challenge
- Set the right innovation intent for direction
Learning outcomes:
- Generate new idea fragments from multiple sources
- Determine the trends that could impact you businessĀ
- Look at internal and external networks for new ideas
Learning outcomes:
- Identify new areas for the organization to play in
- Prioritizing high growth opportunity Fields of Play (FOPs)
- Develop FOPs into actionable and compelling opportunities
Learning outcomes:
- Generating new business concepts
- Make opportunities actionable through sequencing
- Conducting initial due diligence for new opportunities
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the innovation methodology
Level 2. Professional
Master innovation process and tools through a real-world challenge
Weeks 5 ā 8 Work in Teams
Project Development:
- Build a high-performing team
- Define your innovation challenge
- Get a senior sponsor
Project Development:
- Implement concepts of the innovation process to your project
- Access mentoring from innovation experts to accelerate results
- Show and Tell advancements for every week
Final Submission:
- Document the innovation 5 stage process for your project
- Build a Business Case and pitch for a prioritized idea
- Present the Business Case and seek GIMI project approval
Take your CIP experience to the next level with the International Association of Innovation Professionals

By taking CIP you can apply to CIP Advanced for a special package deal. CIP Advanced is a 6-week program designed to determine if you have the knowledge to understand the science of innovation, to function as a knowledgeable professional in the practice of innovation, and to support the innovation efforts of senior professionals by mentoring/consulting on how to take ideas to commercialization.
- Certified Management of Innovation Certification Exam
- Certified Professional Innovator Certification Exam
- Study Guide
- ISO Panel Webinar
- ISO 56002, ISO 56003, ISO 56004
Main Instructor: Brett Trusko
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Why Get Certified With GIM Institute?
GIMI is a global nonprofit professional organization driving standards for innovation management that leverage a range of core frameworks and competencies.Ā We teach the next generation of innovators how to successfully discover innovation breakthroughs, accelerate results and build a new set of professional skills. Our mission is to help individuals, companies and regions develop world-class innovation and innovation management capabilities.
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You will be able to:
- Advance your career and stand out
- Increase your value to your organization
- Access GIMIās global innovation ecosystem and best practices
- Network and share experiences with other innovation professionals

More than 10,000 professionals have been certified in GIMI’s programs, representing companies from Fortune 500
Gain knowledge about what is innovation, tools and techniques to use, and a proven process to drive ideas forward
- Masterclasses on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM – 12 M Eastern Time (EST)
Master the innovation process and tools by applying them to a real-world challenge with a team
You will receive a weekly reminder on Monday for deliverables you will have to submit by Friday
You will have access to a one hour mentoring session per week, with GIMI experts to guide you through the project
Non-members
Members IAOIP
Price
$2,000 USD
50% discount
* Interested in becoming a member? Pay $1,800 USD for CIP and enjoy professional membership for one year
