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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Great ideas are the bedrock of business innovation. However, creativity requires a steady hand to manage and move forward the creative process productively. The Innovation and Creativity Management program focuses on ways to nurture creativity and innovative ideas effectively. It introduces a management process model that takes an idea from development and nurturing to the launch stage. 

The edX Innovation and Creativity Management course will improve the career qualifications of various industries and professionals. It is an intermediate course wherein candidates can get free course material and a verified certificate by completing the course and paying the program fee.  While taking the course for free, the candidates can audit it for a limited duration. 

Innovation and Creativity Management is a six-week-long intermediate course that is part of the MicroMasters program. The educators of the course are experienced faculty from RWTH Aachen University. It employs online lectures with a series of exercises and real-life case studies to help prepare candidates for real-life situations in their organizations.

The Highlights

  • Online course
  • Short-term completion
  • Intermediate level
  • Six-week course
  • Verified certificate
  • Average weekly study time of 6-8  hours
  • Educators from RWTH Aachen University
  • Self-paced programme 
  • Real-Life case studies
  • Video lectures
  • Part of Micro Masters Program ‘Managing Technology & Innovation: How to deal with disruptive change’

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • Short-term course
  • Intermediate course
  • Verified certificate
  • Average weekly study time of 6-8 hours
  • Educators from RWTH Aachen University
  • Instructor-led course schedule
  • Case Studies
  • Industry examples
  • video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 20804yesRWTH Aachen University, Aachen
  • While edX Innovation and Creativity Management program by edX is a free course, individuals who need a verified certificate need to pay a fee of Rs. 20,804 

Innovation and Creativity Management fee structure

Course Name

Fee

Innovation and Creativity Management 

Free

Innovation and Creativity Management (With Verified Certificate)

Rs. 20,804      


Eligibility Criteria

For candidates enrolling in the Innovation and Creativity Management program, successful completion of the first two MicroMaster courses ‘Managing Disruptive Change’ and ‘Customer-Centric Innovation’ would be beneficial.

Furthermore, candidates who complete the programme and pay the certificate fee will receive a verified certificate. 

What you will learn

Candidates are encouraged to complete the edX Innovation and Creativity Management online course as they will have valuable insights about various topics such as:

  • Key perspectives of problem-solving activities in the innovation process development stage 
  • Utilizing open innovation and the TRIZ method
  • Experimentation is a core activity of problem-solving
  • Employing consumer reactions towards new products
  • What are the needs to be considered for the diffusion and adoption of an innovative product or service
  • How do Diffusion and Adoption work in the Launch and Nurture stage of an innovation
  • How an innovation launch in finalized
  • Key points of a project review

Who it is for

The Innovation and Creativity Management course would improve the career qualifications for various individuals, such as:

  • Product Manager
  • Engineer
  • Process Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Human Resources professionals
  • Change Management professionals
  • Consultants
  • Entrepreneurs

Admission Details

Step 1: Candidates who wish to join the Innovation and Creativity Management course by edX need to visit the website: https://www.edx.org/course/innovation-and-creativity-management. 

Step 2: After going through the course details, they should click on ‘Enroll now’ and register themselves on the edX website.

Step 3: If they already have a registered account, they must answer if they require a certificate. If they want a certificate, they will be redirected to a payment page. If not, they can directly join the course.

The Syllabus

  • Key perspectives in problem-solving in the developmental stage of the innovation process
  • Utilizing open innovation and the TRIZ method
  • Experimentation is a core activity of problem-solving

  • Considerations for the diffusion and adoption of an innovative product or service.
  • Diffusion and Adoption work during an innovation launch stage
  • Employing consumer reactions towards new products

  • Finalizing an innovation launch
  • Key points of the project review.

Instructors

RWTH Aachen University, Aachen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is edX Innovation and Creativity Management a short-term course?

Yes. The Innovation and Creativity Management online program is a six-week-long course with an average weekly study time of six to eight hours.

2: I want to complete the MicroMasters program. Should I start with the Innovation and Creativity Management course?

You can complete the MicroMasters program in any order. The important criterion is to receive a certificate in all six courses of the program. 

3: Who can take this course?

Anyone interested can take this course. However, it is recommended that candidates complete MTI002x ‘Customer-Centric Innovation’ and MTI001x ‘Managing Disruptive Change’ short-term courses before enrolling in this program. 

4: Is this an online course?

Yes. Innovation and Creativity Management is an online course. 

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