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Our innovation certifications and programs are designed for anyone interested in becoming certified in innovation as a business discipline, from creative minds to innovation professionals to business leaders mastered in innovation management.




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Our innovation certifications and programs are designed for anyone interested in becoming certified in innovation as a business discipline, from creative minds to innovation professionals to business leaders mastered in innovation management.
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Individuals and organizations who have developed competencies in innovation based on the innovation frameworks, processes, manuals and courses of GIMI
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Ambassadors and Innovation Experts
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Who promotes GIMI, its offerings, delivers innovation courses and training under the GIMI certification program.
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Why Get Certified?


IMPROVED JOB READINESS
GIM Institute certified innovation professionals are able to successfully lead efforts in ambiguous, uncertain and fast moving environments. Apply the tools and concepts you learned to find new growth opportunities. Moreover, we continually update and improve our content to ensure that our certifications reflect the current skills, knowledge and best practices you need to succeed, and stay current as the profession changes.


GLOBAL RECOGNITION
GIM Institute credential are the only one designed specifically for innovation and to be globally recognized. Our global standards have created a clear and consistent pathway for innovation professionals around the world. Moreover, we have been working with universities, corporations, industry associations and governments to spread the adoption of the standards around the world.


LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY
GIM Institute certifications entitle candidates access to the GIM Institute’s network of certified professionals around the world. Connect to and learn from certificate holders. Find new ways to solve innovation challenges or further your career.


UNIVERSAL INNOVATION SKILLS
Our certifications are not based on one specific industry or methodology. Our certifications are relevant worldwide, giving professionals the recognition and flexibility to use their knowledge, skills and competencies anywhere regardless of job responsibilities or career levels, and are transferable between companies, industries and geographic locations.


INCREASED MARKETABILITY
Distinguish yourself from others. Candidates certified by GIM Institute represent a unique cadre of trained innovators with the proven innovation ability to understand and manage innovation across and beyond the organization.
Self-audit Option
- Acquire annual license of GIMI Audit Tool for organizations (here)
- Conduct the innovation audit for your organization
- Within 4 weeks time, GIM Institute reviews the audit results, provides you with recommendations on how to improve your innovation strategy, capacity & discipline, and assess the right level of GIMI OMC certification for your organization
- Acquire Organization Maturity Certification (GIMI OMC), for $2500 per level
GIMI certified auditors
- Contact GIM Institute to recommend you the 3rd-party GIMI auditor, based on your industry and location.
- Receive the proposal from the 3rd-party auditor on audit price and deliverables
- Within 4 weeks time, GIM Institute reviews the audit results, provides you with recommendations on how to improve your innovation strategy, capacity & discipline, and assess the right level of Organization
- Maturity Certification (GIMI OMC) for your organization
Acquire GIMI Organization Maturity Certification (GIMI OMC), for $2500 per level


Certification by level
1 Strategy
Clearly documented CEO Innovation Intent (Case for change, Business Growth Gap, willingness invest in projects). 1st Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan.
2 Capacity
At least 3 people trained and certified as practitioners (Level 1 and 2). Idea to Commercialization Process.
3 Discipline
CEO commitment to monitoring innovation progress. 1 innovation project Learning History. Innovation project KPIs and milestones.
4 Portfolio
- 3 concepts
- Innovation Project
- 1 External Alliance
1 Strategy
Clearly documented CEO Innovation Intent (Case for change, Business Growth Gap, willingness invest in projects). 1st Innovation Audit & Priority Improvement Plan.
2 Capacity
At least 3 people trained and certified as practitioners (Level 1 and 2). Idea to Commercialization Process.
3 Discipline
CEO commitment to monitoring innovation progress. 1 innovation project Learning History. Innovation project KPIs and milestones.
4 Portfolio
- 3 concepts
- Innovation Project
- 1 External Alliance
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Our innovation certifications and programs are designed for anyone interested in becoming certified in innovation as a business discipline, from creative minds to innovation professionals to business leaders mastered in innovation management.
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Our innovation certifications and programs are designed for anyone interested in becoming certified in innovation as a business discipline, from creative minds to innovation professionals to business leaders mastered in innovation management.
Ambassadors
GIMI Ambassadors are passionate innovators who believe in GIMI’s values and mission, and promote their adoption in different communities worldwide
Certified Training Partners
GIMI Certified Training Providers (CTPs) are training providers, consulting companies or organizations that we have approved to offer training in Innovation Management and issue professional development credits to meet the continuing education requirements needed by GIMI credential holders.
Certified University Partner
GIMI partners with universities to deliver custom-designed world-class programs for Undergraduate, Graduate and Executive Education students.
Steps to become a Partner
GIM Institute Committee conducts a due diligence screening to every application to ensure compliance to the criteria set for each partnership. The committee reevaluates the partnership status every year and performs random audits to guarantee high quality standards.


1 Application
Apply for our partnership program by answering all questions on the application form below.


2 Analyzing
We will review your application, analysing criteria and requirements.


3 Return
We will get back to you as soon as possible using the email address provided, usually within 1-2 business days not counting weekends or U.S. holidays.
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We will get back to you as soon as possible using the email address provided, usually within 1-2 business days not counting weekends or U.S. holidays.


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Innova Flanders brought together +1000 to talk about innovation and how to make it a reality
Innova Flanders brought together +1000 people to talk about innovation and how to make it a reality
Three days; world-class speakers; breakout sessions with experts; innovators from Albania, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Dubai, Netherlands, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, the UK, and the US, all gathered around innovation. This was the first version of Innova Flanders 2022, the leading innovation, education, and inspiration event.
This innovation marathon was held from June 15th until 17th in Ghent, Belgium, and had outstanding speakers that make Innova the leading global innovation event. This year, +1.000 attendees from more than 19 countries participated in Innova Flanders 2022.
The keynote speeches were the highlight of the event. World-class speakers made us think about innovation and the future of different industries and trends. Nicola Palmarini from NICA, Joyce & Raissa De Hass from Double Dutch, Babatunde Akindele from Verizon, and Joan Van Loon from IBM were just some of the 50 speakers who joined us and talked about aging and longevity, how to grow your business and innovate at the same time, healthcare and industry 4.0.
The opening night captivated more than 600 attendees at the Bijloke Concert Hall, with an extraordinary concert by Lumen Symphonicum – conducted by David De Geest. Stellar participants like the Minister-President of Flanders, the Flemish Minister of Culture, Jan Jambon; the Mayor of Ghent, Mathias De Clerq, and H.R.H. Prins Laurent of Belgium were there. On an unforgettable night, the public enjoyed famous soundtracks such as Star Wars, Robin Hood, James Bond, and The Lord of the Rings, among others.
Finally, a Masterclass was carried out by Innovation Guru, Hitendra Patel, Director of the Global Innovation Management Institute. Participants started their learning path to understand business innovation, gain confidence to work in ambiguity and uncertainty, learn basic processes and tools for business innovation, generate new growth options and execute ideas.
Mexico
Mexico


David Fernandes
CEO & Founder at TDM Internacional and Certified Training Partner for Mexico


It is a company that specialized in the design and application of tools based on digital technology that promotes the connection and interaction of people, companies, and organizations, with the purpose of integrating collaboration and business networks in Latin American countries with the rest of the world.


GIMI is an ISO+ Organization
GIMI is an ISO+ Organization
GIMI’s Model is fully aligned with the innovation intent of 56002. GIMI’s Model provides many tools, methods, processes, and planning steps that go beyond ISO 56002 guidance. Therefore, GIMI is an ISO+ organization.
ISO 56002 is a Non – Normative Standard which was created to:
- Make it clear that managing innovation is a profession, accessible to all types of organization
- Promote benchmarks and exchanges of good practices
- Encourage the implementation of voluntary approaches
- Promote organizational agility
After an exhaustive review, GIMI was endorsed an ISO+ organization, as testified in the following letter:


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GIMI Foresight Program
The Certification is strongly anchored in understanding challenges as major growth steppingstones for the future and it focuses on evidence-based future foresight, with uncertainties at its core, preventing variables that influence the medium and long term futures to be kept on a leash by traditional ways of thinking.


1 Scoping
Design and Frame the Picture
- Audience, Teams, and Experts
- Attitudes and Work
- Environment
- Key Factors
- Focal Issue
- Time Horizon


2 Scanning
Understand and Capture the Horizon
- Trends and Megatrends
- Uncertainties and Pre-determined
- Elements
- Weak Signals and Emergent Issues
- Wild Cards and Strategic Surprises
- Black Swans and Black Elephants


3 Scenarios
Get a deep understanding of the innovation mindset of your people and how to successfully leverage them across the business to drive innovation initiatives.


4 Thinking and Executing
Recommendations on how to achieve better business results through building innovation capability through accelerator programs and workshops.
Strategic Innovation Insight Report
The Strategic Organizational Innovation Report is based on the Organizational Innovation Diagnostic Survey, stakeholder meetings and the individual Innovation Mindset assessment data. With these data combined we will provide insight into the organizational innovation strengths, gaps and roadblocks to help the organization reach its full innovation potential.


1 Innovation Strengths and Roadblocks
Providing detailed insights about the perception of innovation in the business, your challenges, the innovation styles, and how these link to your overall innovation strategy.


2 Leverage Innovation Profiles
Get a deep understanding of the innovation mindset of your people and how to successfully leverage them across the business to drive innovation initiatives.

