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The Innovation Literacy Programme is an engaging, hands-on training course designed for apprentices, early-career professionals and curious thinkers who want to turn their ideas into action.

Over eight immersive sessions, participants explore the entire journey of innovation - from idea generation to testing, communication and building a culture where innovation thrives.

This course is perfect for any apprentice seeking to:
- Make a real impact in their role
- Improve their problem-solving and critical thinking
- Become confident communicators of new ideas
- Work creatively - no matter their background or sector

What Makes This Course Different?
- Experiential Learning - You’ll work on live challenges, model physical or digital solutions and test your ideas in real-world scenarios.
- Digital Badges & Certification - Earn recognition for each stage of your journey with milestone badges, culminating in a full Innovation Literacy certificate.
- Real-World Relevance – Built in partnership with GM Colleges, Innovation Ben and backed by InnovateUK, this course is built around the skills today’s employers demand most.

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- Define Innovation and understand how failure can be a powerful tool for growth
- Generate Ideas using proven creative methods and real-world inspiration
- Test and Evaluate innovations with practical frameworks and analytical thinking
- Understand Context using models to assess risks and opportunities
- Communicate Effectively and pitch ideas that resonate with real stakeholders
- Develop Proposals using structured vision specifications
- Foster an Innovative Culture in your team or organisation
- Graduate with Confidence having applied industry recognised tools

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