Skill certification has become a prerequisitet for employment and career progression; innovation is no exception. Innovation competency consists of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude which need to be identified and developed in a structured way.

Organisations, professionals, recruiters and job seekers understand the need for solid innovation competencies as the only way forward to achieve sustainable professional development and organisational growth. Innovation certification provides the right solution for employers and professionals and reduces the risks and costs associated with the innovation activities.

International Innovation Driving Licence (IIDL) consists of 4 highly structured training programs focusing on the knowledge and skills needed at two levels of innovation and future foresight. 

IIDL aims to provide the following solutions:

• A uniform approach to the acquisition of innovation competencies through a proven set of innovation concepts, tools, and best practices
• Highly focused and integrated modular programs designed to provide a balanced mix of skill acquisition and development that are essential at each IIDL level
• An independent and standardised innovation competency assessment system based on a proven theory of learning

IIDL Certification Training Programs:

• IIDL-CIP IIDL Certified Innovation Practitioner 
• IIDL-CIL IIDL Certified Innovation Leader
• IIDL-CFT IIDL Certified Foresight Thinker 
• IIDL-CFF IIDL Certified Foresight Futurist

In addition to the four IIDL certification programs, GIA also provides the following Certification Training Programs:

• GIA-CDTP GIA Certified Design Thinking Professional
• GIA-CIM GIA Certified Innovation Masterclass 
• GIA-CIA GIA Certified Innovation Assessor 
• GIA-CSPP GIA Certified Strategic Planning Professional 
• GIA-CIT GIA Certified Innovation Trainer