Ambassadors
GIMI Ambassadors are passionate innovators who believe in GIMI’s values and mission, and promote their adoption in different communities worldwide
Certified Training Partner
GIMI Certified Training Partners (CTPs) are training providers, consulting companies or organizations that we have approved to offer training in Innovation Management and issue professional development credits to meet the continuing education requirements needed by GIMI credential holders
Certified University Partner
GIMI partners with universities to deliver custom-designed world-class programs for Undergraduate, Graduate and Executive Education students
Steps to become a Partner
GIM Institute Committee conducts a due diligence screening to every application to ensure compliance to the criteria set for each partnership. The committee reevaluates the partnership status every year and performs random audits to guarantee high quality standards.
1 Application
Apply for our partnership program by answering all questions on the application form below.
2 Analyzing
We will review your application, analysing criteria and requirements.
3 Return
We will get back to you as soon as possible using the email address provided, usually within 1-2 business days not counting weekends or U.S. holidays.
Certified Ambassador
- Develop new business through certification and/or training programs through a referral program
- Take advantage of the partner directory on giminstitute.org used by thousands of visitors each month who seek certification, training or consulting engagements
- Post requests for training proposals (rfps) to gim institute and its certified training providers
- Customize and use our exclusive marketing materials with your official gimi partner logo
- Become a part of the online partner community to network and gain information
- Preview releases of gimi global standards before they are publicly available
- Receive a limited license on pre-selected content from gim institute’s innovation management body of knowledge (IMBOOK)
- Support in launching the partner program/initiative
Certified University Partner
Benefits
BUSINESS GROWTH
- Gain immediate international recognition & greater credibility
- Grow your business through innovation and/or innovation training programs
- Reach new clients through GIMI channel
- Use the opportunity to expand your range of skills as GIMI certified auditor and consultant
CLASS METHODOLOGY ACCESS
- Obtain the “Train the Trainer” program and get certified
- Obtain multiple tools and resources to meet educational training needs
- Limited use, nonexclusive, nontransferable license on preselected content from GIMI’s body of knowledge
- Use GIMI software for training needs
- Use GIMI’s techniques, methodologies, and materials to build a training and certification business in innovation and innovation management
RECOGNITION & CREDIBILITY
- Posting of your profile, logo and GIMI-related offerings
GIMI WEBSITE
- License to use the official GIMI Partner logo in promotional materials
- Become part of the online Partner community to network and gain information from innovation practitioners worldwide
Criteria
CREATE AWARENESS & PROMOTE GIMI
- Spread and increase awareness on innovation standards through different channels (e.g., forums, speeches,
print/digital content, etc.) to increase adoption - Market GIM Institute as the global certification board for innovation
- Promote GIMI offerings including certifications, courses, and training
DELIVER INNOVATION WORKSHOPS OR TRAININGS
- Schedule courses or workshops around innovation certification
- Conduct training and workshops for the Level 1 and 3 certification exams
- Provide coaching to clients to help them complete the innovation projects for Level 2 and 4 certifications
- Integrate GIMI certification through Consulting engagements
BE ACTIVE IN THE GIMI CTP NETWORK
- Provide additional services to complement course and
training delivery - Participate in designing new methodologies and
strategies
Our Partners
Who promote GIMI’s offerings, deliver innovation courses and training under the GIMI certification programs


















































