This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.
Innovation is a key driver of sustainable growth and competitive advantage. This focused program equips professionals with a solid understanding of innovation principles, strategic frameworks, and core knowledge areas essential for certification. Each unit is carefully structured to reflect the certification standards and support participants in achieving exam readiness with clarity and confidence.
Understand key principles and frameworks of innovation management
Align innovation efforts with organizational strategy
Apply tools for ideation, design thinking, and value creation
Lead implementation of innovation practices and culture
Consolidate knowledge across all innovation domains
Prepare confidently for the Certified Innovation Professional exam
Innovation Managers and Directors.
R&D and New Product Development Managers.
Product and Portfolio Managers.
Strategy and Business Development Professionals.
Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs leading innovation initiatives.
Definitions and types of innovation.
Incremental, disruptive, and business model innovation.
Global innovation standards and competency frameworks.
Roles and governance in innovation systems.
KPIs and value measurement in innovation.
Linking innovation to corporate and competitive strategy.
Strategic foresight and environmental scanning.
Innovation portfolio segmentation and prioritization.
Resource allocation and managing risk–return balance.
Roadmapping and innovation performance dashboards.
Ideation tools and creative problem-solving techniques.
Design thinking methodology and stages.
Customer insight and value proposition development.
Open innovation and ecosystem collaboration.
Business model design and validation.
Agile and Lean Methodologies for Innovation Projects.
Change management and stakeholder engagement.
Governance models and innovation funding.
Intellectual property considerations and risk mitigation.
Building and sustaining an innovation-driven culture.
Comprehensive review of essential knowledge domains.
Clarifying the relationship between strategic, operational, and cultural aspects.
Structuring core concepts and terminology for effective recall.
Highlighting frequently misunderstood topics and addressing them clearly.
Guidance on time management and effective analysis during the exam.
