Advance your career as a manager, leader, or business owner with our next-gen innovation course...
"I loved every bit of my course because it let me put my creative ideas into an actual potential business. I get to engage with amazing industry mentors that I aspired to be one day. Highly recommend the program to anyone who dares to dream." - Sheena Ma Diaz
Unlock your potential with our Innovation Micro-Credential. Acquire the skills to generate innovative ideas and transform ways of working. Master problem identification and value creation—essential for success in entrepreneurial and innovative companies. Learn to investigate customer needs and develop compelling value propositions through advanced business models.
Apply practical and theoretical evaluation techniques across start-ups, tech companies, established businesses, public sector roles, and social enterprises. Suitable for corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, and consumers eager to innovate.
More Content. More Skills. More Value.
This course is ideal for:
- Small business owners looking to drive innovation and streamline operations.
- Managers and supervisors aiming to enhance their understanding of innovative strategies and business models.
- Entrepreneurs and business professionals eager to expand their skill set in innovation and value creation.
This course also addresses some common challenges including:
- Identifying and solving problems using innovative approaches.
- Understanding customer and user needs to create impactful value propositions.
- Developing new business models to drive growth and success.
- Applying real-world and theoretical evaluation techniques to various business contexts, including start-ups, tech companies, established businesses, public sector roles, and social enterprises.
This benefits of completing this course include:
- Applying real-world and theoretical evaluation techniques to various business contexts, including start-ups, tech companies, established businesses, public sector roles, and social enterprises.
- FREE access to OCA's On Demand content library upon enrolment. This is bonus content including special appearances and insights from renowned celebrities and industry leaders, who share their personal experiences, success stories, and tips for excelling in your field.
- Develop foundational innovation skills to drive business success.
- Learn practical and theoretical evaluation techniques for entrepreneurship and innovation
- Learn from real industry mentors including Dom Pym (Founder at Up Bank), Matt Gadsby (Industry Manager at Google) and Asami Koike (Founder at Shapes and Sounds)
Enrol now to get instant access to this course and start learning right away.
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Why students love learning with us
We don't use dense academic text books. Instead, we design digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions, backed by 24/7 tutorial support. The lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed. They’re perfect for people with busy lives and families who want to better themselves while unlocking better opportunities.
We are CPD endorsed. Completing CPD-endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points are recognised by employers. You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and digital badge issued by
Credly.
100% online and on-demand
Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.
Dedicated round-the-clock support
We're here to help, whenever and wherever you need it. Access expert support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri) or reach us on live chat, 7 days a week.
Real world, industry-led learning
Our courses are designed in collaboration with institutions, employers and industry experts to equip you with practical, real-world skills that will advance your career and broaden your mind.
Choose how and when you pay for your course. Pay upfront with your credit card or Apple Pay, set up a flexible payment plan or use Afterpay or Latitude Pay to buy now, pay later.
Industry
Aligned
Career Pathways
- Innovation Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Entrepreneur/Start-up Founder
- Business Consultant
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- R&D Specialist
- Innovation Consultant
- Project Manager
- Chief Innovation Officer
Course Delivery + Learner Support
Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Fast turnaround on marking
One on one mentor support
Live chat, 7 days a week
Once enrolled, you have the option to upgrade your Micro-Credential to earn formal higher education credit through our university partners. Please note that this upgrade involves additional costs and assessments.
Course Topics
Welcome and Introduction to Innovation
Founder's Mindset
Problem Ideation
Solution Ideation
The Customer
Market Research & Analysis
Business Structures and Business Model Canvas
Prototyping
Marketing and Branding
Finance & Capital Raising
Presenting yourself and the business