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Become a Certified Innovation Manager
Turn your innovation capability into recognised impact.
Show that you don’t just work with innovation — you lead it and create real value. Certified competence in innovation management strengthens your credibility, clarifies your mandate, and positions you as a trusted driver of transformation worldwide.
Why get certified?
Organisations are under increasing pressure to innovate faster and more systematically. This certification demonstrates your ability to:
- Lead innovation work with structure and direction
- Turn strategy into practical results
- Build the capabilities and culture needed for long‑term success
It provides a credible way to build trust with employers, clients, and stakeholders. With validated competence from an independent third party, you strengthen your recognition both internally and externally and gain a clearer mandate — enabling you to take a stronger role in driving innovation initiatives.
The certification is provided by RISE as an independent third party and is aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO/IEC 17024 and the ISO 56000 series.
Built on the Innovation Management Body of Knowledge from the global innovation community, it reflects how innovation is actually led and implemented in organisations today.
Choose your certification level
Innovation Management Associate - for emerging professionals who are building innovation management competence and aiming to grow into an innovation leadership role.
Innovation Management Professional - for experienced innovation leaders. You have at least 3 years of experience and work actively with leading and developing innovation.
How to get certified
1. Apply
All applicants submit:
Professional level also includes:
Submit your application and required documents to: ansokan.person@ri.se
2. Get started
You will receive confirmation, along with instructions for booking your examination and access to the customer portal.
3. Complete your assessment
- Written examination (all candidates)
- Case instruction and oral examination (Professional level)
4. Become certified
If you meet the requirements, you will receive a certificate valid for 5 years. Annual reporting is required. (link)
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