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Certified Innovation Leader

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certified Innovation Leader

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

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 London $ 5,950
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 London $ 5,950

Introduction

This GLOMACS 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 training 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 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 GLOMACS 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 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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