🎓 Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS)

🧩 Introduction

In today’s business world, innovation is one of the key factors determining the success and sustainability of companies. With rapid changes in markets and technology, the ability to adapt and innovate has become critical. The Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS) program was developed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to design effective innovation strategies, enabling them to excel in a competitive business environment.

In Saudi Arabia, aligned with Vision 2030, which emphasizes promoting innovation and development, this program plays a vital role in helping participants be part of this national economic transformation. Through this certification, participants will enhance their strategic capabilities in line with global and local innovation trends.

The CInS program aims to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge required to design and implement advanced innovation strategies. Accredited by the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), this certification opens doors to excellence in the job market and serves as a benchmark for individuals seeking to develop their strategic innovation capabilities.

Obtaining this certification offers professionals the opportunity to develop strategic skills and achieve distinction in a growing and evolving business landscape. The certificate recognizes an individual’s ability to adopt innovative strategies that pave the way for sustainable organizational growth.

🏛️ Issuing Organization

The Certified Innovation Strategist (CInS) certification is issued by the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), the world’s leading authority in professional certifications and accreditation in innovation. GInI aims to advance the profession of innovation leadership by developing global standards and training tools aligned with the latest trends. GInI offers advanced educational programs, professional development courses, and internationally recognized certifications, helping individuals and organizations achieve excellence and innovation in the global business environment.

🌟 Benefits of the Certification

• Develop innovation leadership skills.

• Enhance competitiveness in the job market.

• Improve employment and promotion opportunities.

• Join a global professional network.

• Gain international recognition for professional qualifications and skills.

• Apply best practices in innovation within organizations.

• Acquire an effective tool for assessing innovation performance.

🎯 Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of innovation and its impact on the modern business environment.

• Comprehend innovation strategies and how to implement them for sustainable growth.

• Recognize the importance of adopting innovation to develop products and enhance customer experience.

• Learn how to establish high-level innovation strategies.

• Understand the different components of innovation strategy and how to implement them in organizations.

• Learn about the experience economy and its role in enhancing product and service value.

• Understand how to design customer experiences that deliver innovation.

• Recognize the impact of innovation on improving business models and increasing competitiveness.

• Learn how to build a successful action plan to execute innovation strategy.

• Understand how to create an effective pitch deck to promote innovation strategy within organizations.

🧠 Course Modules

• Setting the Framework – Context and Relevance

• Understanding Innovation

• Establishing High-Level Innovation Strategy

• Introduction to Innovation Strategy

• Transition Towards Discovery

• Components of Innovation Strategy – Leading Strategic Innovation

• Understanding the Experience Economy

• Designing New Customer Experiences that Deliver Innovation

• Introduction to Business Model Innovation

• Deep Impact of Innovation

• Building a Winning Action Plan

• Creating a Successful Pitch Deck

📝 Certification Requirements

Participants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a CInP certification with at least 2 years of professional experience.

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree or higher.

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

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience with a qualification below a Bachelor’s degree.

📝 Exam Details

• Number of Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions

• Duration: 120 minutes

• Passing Score: 65% or higher

🌟 Certification Support and Accreditation in Saudi Arabia

• Supported by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF – Hadaf).

• Saudi participants can reclaim training and exam fees after passing, up to:

  • Exam Fee Reimbursement: SAR 2,450

  • Training Fee Reimbursement: SAR 3,000

• Certification Accredited: August 2023

🎓 Benefits of Attending the Program with the Managerial & Financial Training Center

• Practical applications and exercises based on local Saudi and global business cases

• Certificate of Attendance for the training program

• Specialized trainer with extensive professional experience

• Provision of summaries, books, references, and sample questions to aid exam preparation

• Comprehensive training methodology prepared by the center

• Full study plan, continuous follow-up, and interactive mock tests throughout the course

• Direct interaction between trainer and participants to ensure effective learning

• Dedicated WhatsApp group including trainer and participants for collaboration and file sharing

• Instruction Language: Arabic

👥 Target Audience

• C-level executives

• Innovation managers

• Strategic consultants

• Senior strategic development managers

• Managers overseeing innovation portfolios

• Specialists in growth and change strategies

• Officers responsible for developing innovation opportunities

• Leaders in organizations seeking to expand their innovation capabilities