An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Certified Innovation Leader

Building Strategic Innovation Capability to Drive Growth,
Creativity, and Competitive Advantage

NASBA

Course Introduction

This Certified Innovation Leader training course equips professionals with the strategic, creative, and analytical capabilities required to lead innovation initiatives in dynamic and competitive business environments. As organizations face increasing pressure to evolve, innovate, and differentiate, leaders must understand how to foster creativity, manage change, and translate innovative ideas into successful business outcomes.

Participants will explore the full innovation cycle—from opportunity discovery and idea generation to prototyping, implementation, and value creation. The course blends strategic thinking with practical frameworks and tools, enabling professionals to build innovation cultures, lead cross-functional teams, and convert insights into high-impact solutions.

  • Innovation leadership principles and global best practices
  • Techniques for idea generation, design thinking, and creative problem-solving
  • Frameworks for managing innovation pipelines and portfolios
  • Methods for evaluating, testing, and implementing innovative solutions
  • Tools for building an innovation-ready culture and mindset

Objectives

At the end of this Certified Innovation Leader training course, you will learn to:

  • Apply innovation leadership principles to guide teams and organizations
  • Develop structured innovation frameworks aligned with business goals
  • Use creative thinking and design methods to generate breakthrough ideas
  • Assess innovation opportunities using strategic and analytical tools
  • Lead implementation, scaling, and sustainability of innovative solutions

Training Methodology

This Certified Innovation Leader training course combines instructor-led sessions, collaborative discussions, practical innovation exercises, and real-world case examples. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that simulate innovation challenges, allowing them to apply frameworks and tools that support creativity, experimentation, and strategic execution.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from stronger innovation capability and strategic growth through:

  • Enhanced creativity and problem-solving across teams
  • Improved ability to identify and seize new business opportunities
  • Stronger innovation culture aligned with strategic priorities
  • Greater agility and adaptability in competitive markets
  • Increased success rate of innovation projects and initiatives
  • Long-term value creation driven by structured innovation leadership

Personal Impact

Participants will strengthen their professional capacity and leadership abilities through:

  • Improved creativity and idea-generation skills
  • Stronger confidence in leading innovation initiatives
  • Enhanced analytical and strategic decision-making abilities
  • Practical tools for managing innovation challenges
  • Broader capability in influencing change and inspiring teams
  • Career advancement as a recognized innovation leader

Who Should Attend?

This Certified Innovation Leader training course is ideal for professionals responsible for driving creativity, transformation, or strategic development, including:

  • Innovation Leaders and Creativity Champions
  • Strategy, R&D, and Product Development Professionals
  • Project Managers and Business Transformation Officers
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
  • HR, Learning, and Organizational Development Leaders
  • Professionals seeking to strengthen their innovation leadership profile

Course Outline

Day One

Foundations of Innovation Leadership

  • Understanding innovation: concepts, types, and strategic value
  • The role of the innovation leader in modern organizations
  • Building an innovation mindset and culture
  • Barriers to innovation and how to overcome them
  • Innovation ecosystems and global best practices
  • Linking innovation to organizational strategy
Day Two

Creative Thinking and Idea Generation Techniques

  • Techniques for creativity and structured ideation
  • Design thinking fundamentals and human-centered innovation
  • Problem framing and opportunity identification
  • Brainstorming, rapid ideation, and mind-mapping tools
  • Evaluating ideas for feasibility and impact
  • Case examples of creative innovation models
Day Three

Innovation Strategy, Analysis, and Decision-Making

  • Developing strategic innovation frameworks
  • Innovation metrics, KPIs, and performance analysis
  • Market intelligence, customer insights, and trend forecasting
  • Financial and risk evaluation for innovation proposals
  • Innovation portfolio and pipeline management
  • Using analytical tools to prioritize innovation initiatives
Day Four

Prototyping, Experimentation, and Implementation

  • Effective prototyping and rapid experimentation
  • Testing assumptions using innovation validation tools
  • Agile execution and iterative improvement
  • Scaling innovative solutions across the organization
  • Managing resources, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Addressing governance, compliance, and implementation challenges
Day Five

Leading Innovation Teams and Sustaining Transformation

  • Leading high-performing innovation teams
  • Driving change and fostering continuous improvement
  • Engaging stakeholders and communicating innovation value
  • Building resilience and adaptability in innovation leadership
  • Future trends in innovation and digital transformation
  • Action planning for long-term innovation leadership success

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA

In association with

GLOMACS Training & Consultancy

GLOMACS Training & Consultancy

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Certified Innovation Leader
Duration
5 Days
Format
Classroom
Language
English
Certificate
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30 Mar-03 Apr 2026
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29 Jun-03 Jul 2026
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21-25 Sep 2026
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23-27 Nov 2026
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;

National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.

All course bookings made through Oxford Management Centre are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.

Oxford Management Centre reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.

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We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.

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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.

While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.

Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.

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