What you'll learn

Introduce the four levels of the first global innovation certification
Introduce a definition of business innovation
Introduce the source of innovation breakthroughs
Introduce four basic innovation techniques
Increase the chances of a student passing the Innovation Catalyst certification exam

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 47m total length

Innovation Catalyst Certification - Introduction6:56
This module introduces the Global Innovation Management Institute and the other launch partners behind the the first global innovation certification.

Included in the module are the details of the four levels of the innovation certification and what is involved with each, plus what is required to become certified as an Innovation Catalyst (Level 0), plus a high level preview of the kinds of content that will be included in Levels 1-4.

This introductory lesson is followed by two other lessons:

Module 1

Module 2
Innovation Catalyst Certification - Introduction Review7:00
Introduction - Innovation Catalyst Certification Quiz
Innovation Catalyst Certification - Module 113:23
This module follows the introductory module and is focused on the topic of Demystifying Innovation as part of BETA Innovation Catalyst level of the first global innovation certification (aka LEVEL 0).

Included in the module is the following:

Importance of Innovation

Innovation Premiums

Research and Findings Help Define Innovation

Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) Definition of Business Innovation

What is an Innovation Breakthrough?

4 Key Components of Innovation Breakthroughs

Module 1 Innovation Catalyst Worksheet
Innovation Catalyst Certification - Module 1 Review4:00
Module 1 - Innovation Catalyst Certification Quiz
Innovation Catalyst Certification - Module 29:40
This module follows the introductory module and Module 1 and is focused on the topic of Innovation Techniques as part of BETA Innovation Catalyst level of the first global innovation certification (aka LEVEL 0).

Included in the module is the following:

Four Basic Innovation Techniques

Building Robust Concepts

Structured Approach in Problem Solving

Thinking Styles/Hats

High Performing Cross-Functional Teams

Module 2 Innovation Catalyst Worksheet
Innovation Catalyst Certification - Module 2 Review7:00
Module 2 - Innovation Catalyst Certification Quiz

Requirements

Business English Proficiency
Understanding of Basic Business Concepts

Description

Innovation is not an idea. Innovation is a discipline.

This 30 minute course was created to support the Free Beta Innovation Catalyst Certification exam from the Global Innovation Management Institute that expired January 31, 2014.

It still serves as an introduction to Level 1 from the four levels of global innovation certification offered by the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). A Level 1 Certification Exam Prep course will be available for purchase here on Udemy soon.

In the meantime all FOUR levels of certification are available for signup for self-study here.

This is the world's first global innovation certification, and the only available certification supported by Hult International Business School, Innovation Excellence, the IXL Center, and the Global Innovation Management Institute.

Why Certification?

Innovation is now a required skill set.

Business leaders, professionals, new entrants to the workforce and students understand the need to develop sustainable innovation capability as a path to professional and organizational growth. Yet many really haven’t been through the cycle of idea to commercialization, so there is a lack of practical experience.

The Global Innovation Certification provides:

Tools & Frameworks
Clear Standards, Targets & Guidelines
Credit for Real World Experience
Action and Experiential Learning
A Global Community Network

The Global Innovation Certification can be used by:

Corporate Executives
Team Leaders
Practitioners
Educators
Students

A Special Limited Offer to the Innovation Excellence Community

Innovation *Catalyst* Certification (EXPIRED January 31, 2014)

Prior to fully launching levels 1-4, we would like to get members of our community involved. In exchange for your feedback and self-assessment we would like to offer you a primer that includes an overview of all four levels along with a certificate that demonstrates your ability to spark innovation in a team setting or organization. This includes:

an Innovation Catalyst test,
Certification (based on passing grade)
Study Guide FREE of charge for a limited time only,
NOTE: this offer expired 1/31/14.

Stay tuned for the expanded Level 1 course!

Who this course is for:

University Students
Innovation Practioners
Innovation Managers
Innovation Leaders
Business Professionals
MBA Students
Business Managers
Entrepreneurs
Business Leaders