General Description
Innovation has become a necessary skill to maximize use of abundant information and create new knowledge for innovative solutions. Similar to current business processes, the innovation process is becoming more defined and standardized. To ensure proficiency in the innovation process, Accelper has developed the Business Innovator Certification program.
The benefits of achieving Business Innovator Certification are the following:
1. Acquire required level of understanding of the innovation process 2. Gain confidence in practicing a sound innovation process 3. Become a key contributor to your organization’s performance 4. Achieve competitive advantage in the work place for personal growth

The Business Innovator Certification test consists of two parts:

Part I. Innovation Fundamentals (Multiple-choice Answers, 90 minutes)

a. Theory of Innovation b. Practice of Innovation

Part II. Innovation Application (Essay Answers, 90 minutes)

a. The Innovation Project

The Business Innovator Certification test is conducted on-line in the prescribed order. A potential candidate first registers ($395) for taking the certification test then they will receive the login information. Each registered candidate is required to take the test only once within the 90 days from the date of registration for the duration of the test after the test starts. Please review the cancellation and rescheduling policy for applicable charges. After taking the test successfully (70% passing score), the Business Innovator Certificate will be issued that would valid for three years.

Note:

Taking the test successfully provides an indication of candidates ability to be innovative. However, it does not guarantee application of the gained proficiency of the innovation process. Once registered, candidate will be given access to applicable resources in order to prepare for the Business Innovator Certification.