Training and certification
The INNOAP Training and Certification program is your solution to a challenging world.
INNOAP is the leading provider of training and certification oninnovation, with delivery to customers and partners worldwide.
Our goal is to help organizations and individuals quickly respond to business problems, find new opportunities for development, and become more successful.
Our personalized training programs are can solve your business problems, no matter what industry you are in. Our team of experts have achieved breakthrough levels of performance in the following industries: Metals and Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy and Utilities, Retail and Consumer Products, Healthcare, Sales and Marketing, Banking and Financial Services, Government and Military, and Software Development.
INNOAP Innovation Training and Certification Program
3 level program
LEVEL 1
Description
Innovation Contributor certification is designed to teach you about what innovation is and the principals of innovation. It also covers the basic tools and techniques behind the innovation process, as well as how to apply innovation to your organization.
Who should apply?
Individuals or practitioners looking to understand what business innovation is and what process and tools of creative thinking are needed to generate and execute new breakthrough ideas for their organization.
Innovation Certification Level 1
Modules
• Definition of Innovation, Business Innovation and Breakthrough Innovation
• Innovation Techniques
• Breakthrough Innovation Process
How to become certified:
Attend 2 day Innovation Contributort Workshop
Pass online exam of 30 questions with an 80% score or above
LEVEL 2
Description
Innovation Practitioner certification takes you to the next level of proficiency and teaches
you advanced innovation techniques as part of the innovation process. It also provides the framework around leading innovation teams within your organization.
Who should apply?
Individuals or practitioners who have completed the Level 1 certification and are looking to expand their toolbox with more advanced innovation techniques.
Innovation Certification Level 2
Modules
• Innovation Management theory and framework
• Innovation Strategy– why, when and where
• Innovation Capacity – process, people and resources
• Innovation Discipline – leadership, culture and metrics
How to become certified:
Be INNOAP Level 1 certified
Attend 2 day Innovation Practitioner Workshop
Pass online examination of 50 questions with an 80% score or above
Submit an innovation project to be reviewed by INNOAP certification committee
LEVEL 3
Description
Innovation Master
The certification takes you to the highest level of proficiency. This level teaches you how to evangelize innovation throughout your organization and not only lead innovation efforts, but also teach the innovation process to others.
Who should apply?
Innovation practitioners and thought leaders who have completed the Level 2 certification and are looking to spread the knowledge base in their organization.
Innovation Certification Level 3
Modules
• How to create an innovation system within an organization
• Supervises innovation practitioners
• Managing an innovation portfolio
• Teaching innovation to others, and knowledge transfer
How to become certified:
Be INNOAP Level 2 certified
Attend 2 day Innovation Master Workshop
Pass online examination of 50 questions with an 80% score or above
Submit the results of an innovation deployment at your organization, managing a series of innovation projects, and the results, to be reviewed by INNOAP certification committee
LEVEL 4
Description
Innovation Executive/Champion
Ensure organizational systems are in place to support the innovation initiatives they lead within their areas of responsibility. They are strong advocates and leaders of Innovation, its elements, a
nd benefits. This level teaches you how to incorporate innovation into your organization, support innovation efforts, and supervise innovation progress.
Who should apply?
Innovation Executives and thought leaders who have completed the Level 1 certification and are looking to support and grow innovation efforts in their organization.
Innovation Certification Level 4
Modules
• How to create an innovation support system within an organization
• Nominating and selecting Innovation Contributors, Practitioners, and Masters
• Providing coaching and support for innovation Masters, Practitioners, and Contributors
• Managing an innovation deployment and programs
• Enables others to learn innovation and ensures innovation efforts are aligned with business objectives
How to become certified:
• Be INNOAP Level 1 certified
• Attend 2 day Innovation Executive/Champion Workshop
• Pass online examination of 30 questions with an 80% score or above
• Submit the results of an innovation deployment from your organization, managing an innovation program aligned with business objectives – to be reviewed by INNOAP certification committee