Become A Certified Innovation Professional (CIP)
8-week Online Masterclass with experts to learn and master innovation
Next cohort
September 20th
About this certification
Certified Innovation Professional masterclass is designed for individuals who are looking to learn about business innovation, the process to drive it forward, and tools to generate breakthrough innovations
This training has two levels:
Level 1: Gain knowledge about what is innovation, tools and techniques to use, and a proven process to drive ideas forward
Level 2: Master innovation process and tools by applying them to a real-world challenge
Benefits
A deeper understanding of innovation
Better grasp of diverge and converge tools
Confidence to repeat the innovation process
The ability to work in ambiguity and uncertainty
Access to a global network of innovation leaders
Who should apply?
Individuals looking to understand what is business innovation and what process and tools are needed to generate new breakthrough ideas
Course Program
Level 1. Associate
Gain knowledge and understand the innovation methodology
Weeks 1 – 4
Tuesdays and Thursdays virtual masterclass 8 :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time)
Pre-Reading: Chapters 1 and 2
Learning outcomes:
- Learn what is business innovation
- Understand basic tools and techniques to innovate
- Get the right mindset to achieve success
eLAB Tools:
- Thinking styles
- Teamwork techniques
- Innovation mindset
Pre-Reading: Chapter 3 Step 1
Learning outcomes:
- Learn a proven innovation process to get breakthroughs
- Define an organization´s innovation challenge
- Set the right innovation intent for direction
eLAB Tools:
- Case for Change
- Growth Gap
- Investment Profile
Pre-Reading: Chapter 3 Step 2
Learning outcomes:
- Generate new idea fragments from multiple sources
- Determine then trends that could impact you business
- Look at the internal and external networks for new ideas
eLAB Tools:
- Business Opportunity Map
- Beating the Competition
- New Partners, New Moves
Pre-Reading: Chapters 3 Step 3
Learning outcomes:
- Identify new areas for the organization to play in
- Prioritizing high growth opportunity FOP
- Develop FOPs into actionable and compelling opportunities
eLAB Tools:
- Identifying Fields of Play
- Prioritization of opportunities
- FOP Development
Pre-Reading: Chapters 3 Step 4
Learning outcomes:
- Generating new business concepts
- Make opportunities actionable through sequencing
- Conducting initial due diligence for new opportunities
eLAB Tools:
- Business Concepts
- Opportunity Sequencing
- Reverse Engineering
Pre-Reading: Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the innovation methodology
eLAB Tools:
- Practice Quiz
Level 2. Professional
Master innovation process and tools through a real-world challenge
Weeks 5 – 8
Self- paste and work in teams. Wednesday 1 hour for virtual coaching session with mentors
Project Development:
- Build a high-performing team
- Define your innovation challenge
- Get a senior sponsor
eLAB Tools:
- Innovation Intent
- Team roster
- 30-day Workplan
Project Development:
- Implement concepts of the innovation process to your project
- Access mentoring from innovation experts to accelerate results
- Show and Tell advancements of every week
eLAB Tools:
- Business Opportunity Map
- Trend Analysis
- Scenario Mapping
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
eLAB Tools:
- Business Case
- 360 Team Review
- Learning Histories
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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. 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.
You will be able to:
- Advance your career and stand out
- Increase your value to your organization
- Access GIMI’s 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
Date
Starts September 20th
2022
Time
8 Weeks
Price
$2.000 USD Regular price
Scholarships available
