GIMI-IAOIP offers various workshops, masterclasses, certifications, assessments and even awards in Innovation. ALVA is a GIMI Certified Training Partner, the only one operating in Portugal.
Here you will find information regarding the Individual and Organisational Certifications in Innovation, awarded by the GIMI independent board of experts, as well as the Innovation Potential Assessment Tool.
There are 4 distinct levels of Certification, divided into two programs:
Certified Innovation Professional: This program is designed for innovation professionals, who aim to learn idea generation and implementation tools for breakthrough innovations. CIPs apply these tools to create more and better innovative ideas and tackle real-world challenges by generating new growth opportunities for the organization.
Certified Chief Innovation Officer: This program is designed for leaders who aim to drive and manage business innovation within an organization. CCCIOs apply a variety of tools and techniques to manage innovation portfolios and systems, establish and drive a sustainable innovation culture, and take a leadership role on innovation capacity, strategy, and discipline.
Learn about idea generation tools in breakthrough innovation and apply these tools in creating more and better innovative ideas.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals or practitioners seeking understanding of business innovation
Those wishing to learn processes and tools of creative thinking that can generate and execute new breakthrough ideas for their organization
Modules
Definition of Innovation
Business Innovation
Breakthrough Innovation
Innovation Techniques
Breakthrough Innovation Process
What is Included?
Innovation Management Body of Knowledge (IMBOK) Level 1 Guide (electronic copy/PDF
Associate Certificate (based on passing score)
Associate Exam Fee (online exam)
Remote Proctor Fee
The Master Level Certification applies Associate (Level 1) learning to a real-world issue or challenge; the participant generates new growth ideas or opportunities for the organization.
Who Should Apply?
Associate Certified Professionals wanting to apply Level 1 innovation knowledge, skills and best practices to real world situations
Certification Requirements
Apply innovation techniques and process to a current real project
Document a past project completed within the past three years
Submit documented details about your project work
What is included?
Master (Level 2) Certificate (based on passing the review process)
Master (Level 2) Project Review Fee
Master (Level 2) Project Guideline (electronic copy/PDF)
Activity Workbook
The Manager certification provides innovation managers a clear understanding of innovation management techniques needed for success.
Who Should Apply?
Business managers who want to understand how to drive and manage innovation within the organization
Innovation managers develop and manage innovation programs within their organizations
Modules
Innovation Strategy
Innovation Capacity
Innovation Discipline
What is Included?
Innovation Management Body of Knowledge (IMBOK) Level 3 Guide (electronic copy/PDF)
Self-Paced Online Course
Manager Level 3 Certificate (based on passing score)
Manager Level 3 Exam Fee (online)
Remote Proctor Fee
The Leader Level Certification applies GIMI Innovation Manager Level 3 learning to real challenges; Leaders come up with insights and solutions in managing innovation in organizations.
Who Should Apply?
Leaders who have credentials in GIMI Innovation Certification Level 1, 2, and 3 are eligible to apply
Certification Requirements
Applicants submit a documented experience regarding an innovation ecosystem created within the company or in innovation portfolio management
Applicants also submit a written white paper or book
What is included?
GIMI CIO Innovation Project guide
Revision of GIMI CIO Project and recommendation
Innovation Management Body of Knowledge (IMBOK) Guide (ebook)
GIMI CIO Certificate
GIMI CIO Exam Fee (online exam)
Remote Proctor Fee
The GIMI Organization Certification is a prestigious credential that showcases an organization’s strong commitment to innovation. It certifies the maturity level of the organization’s innovation practices, aligning them with world-class standards, processes, and strategies. This certification serves as evidence of the organization’s dedication to driving growth through innovation.
Maximize Your Organization's Potential Through GIMI's Innovation Certification Program
Gain Global Recognition
The certification is aligned with international standards and best practices
Boost Leadership Capabilities
Enhance your skills and knowledge to confidently lead innovation initiatives
Join a Thriving Global Community
Access a vibrant community of innovation experts, thought leaders, and fellow certified organizations
Optimize Your Innovation Portfolio
Drive sustainable growth by prioritizing resources and securing your portfolio
There are four distinct levels of maturity:
Understand why they need to innovate and are willing to invest in different types of projects.
Has a well-defined innovation process, some alliances, and resources available for innovation
Has metrics linked to business strategy
Communicates the case for change in the short, medium, and long term and the different fields of play to innovate
Has well-trained innovation teams, a regular agenda for innovation activities
Recognize individuals with outstanding innovation results
Has clear innovation targets and its portfolio has multiple projects on different time horizons with winning business models
The innovation process is functional, resources are allocated to innovation, and partners are managed systematically
KPIs are frequently measured and rewards and recognition are a formal process
It is recognized as an innovation leader in the ecosystem and has remarkable innovation results
Has a systematic and dynamic process and high-performance innovation teams sharing knowledge across the industry
Continuously measure innovation performance and develops action plans to quickly adjust to changing environments
The Innovation Potential Assessment (IPA) is a self-assessment to understand the readiness of an individual to initiate and implement innovation projects, by measuring their level of innovative Mindset and their know-how to make innovation real. The different combinations of these levels showcase innovation profiles, with different elements to leverage and to improve on, as well as the training needs & offering to go one step further.
An individual’s innovation potential to drive innovation results is measured by the maturity level of their innovative Mindset and of their Knowledge & Tools to make innovation real.
The combination of maturity levels of Mindset and Knowledge & Tools characterize individuals in 1 of 7 innovation profiles, each of which have a customized journey map to become better innovators.
Creative, forward-thinking A-Player with the right attitude to learn by doing, and eagerness to build the new
Creative, forward-thinking learner and experimenter who continuously pivots to build the new
Experienced innovation thought leader who skillfully and courageously challenges the status quo and executes powerful value propositions for today and the future
Sharp thinker who is open to learn and have strong foundations to foster innovation potential
Result-driven executor who brings together ideas in a fast, flexible and disciplined approach
Professional who brings specific know-how to innovation teams, who must see short-term results to gain confidence to invest time into building the new
Professional who accepts established practices and prefers to follow the rules and guidelines to execute activities
Based on the Self-Assessment answers, individuals can automatically access their personalized report with the following components:
Innovation Mindset Results
General Results
Results by subcomponents Growth Mindset, Grit, Creative Collaboration and Flexible Execution
Innovation Mindset Drivers, Enablers and Barriers
Knowledge & Tools Results
General Results
Results by subcomponents Intent, Concepts, Resources and Make it Real
Knowledge & Tools Drivers, Enablers and Barriers
Innovation Profile & Suggestions to pursue
Map Innovation Profile results based on level of Innovative Mindset and Knowledge & Tools
Characterization of Innovation Profile
Suggestions and trainings to pursue to become better innovators
Organizations can assess large groups of employees to identify the individuals who can be assigned immediately in innovation teams and the ones who need some training to be able to drive high innovation results:
Aggregate Innovation Potential Results
Company-wide average scores for Innovation Mindset and Knowledge & Tools
Top insights on the drivers, enablers and barriers to drive innovation forward at company level
Customized Results
Results & recommendations by departments, roles or seniority
Results & recommendations by any segmentation required by the company
Pre-Selection of Groups to Train
Customized journey maps to develop talent based on results
Suggestion of ideal development plan based on company needs