OVERVIEW:

The Clnl Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS)® is Glnl’s recognition of business leaders who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of key topics relating to innovation strategy, business model innovation, customer experience innovation, and opportunity promotion.

CInS certification affirms an individual’s proficiency at select advanced innovation methods and tools. This includes innovation strategy formation, the GInI Innovation Strategy Cycle, the GInI Strategic Innovation Compass, the GInI Strategic Innovation Roadmap, strategic innovation portfolios, the GInI Business Model Innovation Framework and Business Model Canvas, the GInI Customer Experience Journey Map, and the GInI Winning Business Plan and Pitch Deck.

The ClnS® Certification Process  

1. Meet the exam Eligibility Requirements:
   1. Meet ONE of the following criteria:
      1. Hold a ClnP Certificate plus a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
      2. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree or higher.

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

1. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree.

1. Ownership of the Glnl Applied Innovation Master Book®

2. Pay the exam Enrollment fee.
3. Await the application completeness review and approval by Glnl – this may take up to 48 hours.
4. Receive the exam details from Glnl.
5. Maintain your accreditation: You must earn 60 Innovation development Units (IDUs) every 3 years or retake the ClnS exam.

What’s Included:

• The purpose of the CDTP exam is for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the CDTP body of knowledge.
• Glnl’s standard method for administering exams is through computer-based testing (CBT) Paper based testing (PBT) is available under certain limited circumstances, and by special request.
• The CDTP exam has 90 multiple-choice questions. These questions are placed in random order throughout the exam.
• The passing score for CDTP exam is 65%.
• The allotted time to complete the computer-based exam is 90 minutes. Some candidates may require less than the allotted 90 minutes to complete the exam.
• There are no scheduled breaks during the exam, although you may take breaks as needed.
• You will be unable to pause the timer once you begin the exam. The exam timer will continue counting down even if your computer shuts down.  Therefore ensure that you can remain undisturbed while taking the exam.  If your network connection is lost, you can resume the exam where you left off once it is reconnected, but the timer will not pause during this time.
• You will be able to navigate between the questions in order to go back to previously answered questions and review your answers.
• For each question, there is only one correct response out of four responses given.
• Once you submit your answers, you will immediately receive your Pass / Fail result.
• Once you pass the exam, you can expect to receive your digital certificate within 7 business days.

CInS® certification is for senior business professionals who desire or intend to take on the role of Innovation Strategist within a business, and thus wish to develop a deeper insight into key areas of Innovation Strategy, including the more advanced forms of Business Innovation.

This person will in many cases work at a Director level within the business developing specific Innovation Strategies and leading Opportunity Scouting and Need finding work to define the business’ evolving Innovation Portfolio.  CInS® certification is intended for senior-level managers and directors with several years of business experience. If one has less than four years’ experience working in Innovation or a related area, they should first seek CInP® certification and at least two years’ experience working in Innovation or a related area prior to pursuing CInS® certification

The outline of this workshop

• Setting the Framework – On Relevance
• Understanding Innovation
• Innovation Strategy Prologue
• Becoming Discovery-Driven
• 10X Breakthrough Innovation
• Finding Our Hunting Grounds – The Search for New Opportunity
• Establishing High-Level Innovation Strategy
• Strategic Innovation Vehicles – Driving the Innovation Strategy
• The Strategic Innovation Mapping Matrix
• Understanding the Experience Economy
• Designing New Customer Experiences That Deliver Innovation
• Introduction to Business Model Innovation
• The Deeper Impact of Innovation
• Building a Winning Business Plan
• Building a Winning Pitch Deck