Starts 1 April. Learn how to tackle complex challenges with purpose. Explore leading innovation frameworks, build strategic thinking and leadership skills, and design practical solutions that drive sustainable, equitable change - in your organisation, community or career.

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Innovation for Impact

<h6>LEARNING OUTCOMES</h6><h1>What you’ll learn</h1>

AI-first approach. This micro-credential builds your capability to solve problems using AI tools and proven innovation strategies you can put to use straight away. Move from idea to action by leveraging AI to approach challenges, designing practical solutions for tomorrow&#039;s workplace, and testing what works. You&#039;ll create a tailored action plan and build the confidence to lead innovation in an AI-driven world.

Use foresight tools and horizon thinking to anticipate change and shape future-ready strategies in complex environments.

Apply practical methods to break down complex challenges and develop clear, workable solutions. Learn how to move past talk and into meaningful action.

Use human-centred design, systems thinking, and strategic tools to build buy-in and motivate others towards shared objectives.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Gain new perspectives</h3>Learn how diverse worldviews - including Indigenous innovation - enhance inclusive and impactful problem-solving.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Innovate for real challenges</h3>Choose a real-world scenario and design a practical response where innovation is needed most.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Create an action plan</h3>Use proven frameworks to analyse issues and map out sustainable, equitable change.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Test ideas</h3>Apply rapid prototyping and feedback loops to experiment, validate, and refine your innovation in real time.

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Become the expertGrow sought-after skills like strategic thinking, creativity, and leadership to open up new roles or lead transformative projects in your current work.

Become the person who makes things happen Lead the innovation projects others just talk about. Build your reputation as someone who delivers real solutions, not just good ideas.

Become a lifelong learnerUse this micro-credential as a springboard into further study in areas like <a href="/courses/micro-credential/disruptive-technologies-micro-credential">Disruptive Tech</a> or <a href="/courses/postgrad-cert/leading-change-for-good-postgrad-cert">Leading Change for Good</a>.

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<ul><li>Aspiring change-makers aiming to drive social, environmental, or organisational impact</li><li>Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs developing purpose-driven products, services, or solutions</li><li>Leaders and managers wanting to build strategic thinking and innovation capability</li><li>Graduates of the Digital Skills for the Workplace micro-credential continuing their future-focused learning journey.</li></ul>

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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Proof of identity</h3>You will need to provide a copy of your passport or birth certificate to confirm your personal details.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Qualifications &amp; work experience</h3>You need to provide proof of previous study and work experience e.g. an academic transcript, graduating certificate, or CV.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">English language proficiency</h3>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of English language competence e.g. academic IELTS or PTE. <a target="_blank" href="https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/">Learn more</a>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Apply online</h4>Choose a <a href="/browse/courses?course-type=microcredential">micro-credential</a> that aligns with your goals and complete an application form. Make sure to submit all the required documentation so your application can be processed as quickly as possible.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Enrolment confirmed</h4>Once your documents and application has been reviewed and approved by our team, you will be enrolled in your course and advised of next steps.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the whānau!</h4>You are ready to start your learning journey and join a group of like-minded, life-long learners.

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Domestic student fee Domestic student fees apply to all students who are citizens, permanent residents or those hold a residency visa in New Zealand.

International student fee International student fees apply to all students who are NOT citizens, permanent residents or those who DO NOT hold a residency visa in New Zealand. Please note that this course is not eligible for a student visa into New Zealand.

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<h1>Put your ideas to work</h1>Having the idea is just the start. This course helps you make it happen. Learn how to use AI to uncover what people actually need, then design, prototype, and test solutions that work. This course gives you the step-by-step methods to turn ideas into real, working solutions. Whether you&#039;re solving problems inside your organisation or building something new, you&#039;ll learn how to innovate with purpose in an AI-enabled world. Join professionals from education, business, and public sectors who are ready to move from concept to implementation. October intake closed Next intake 1 April – Apply now!

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Weekly classes, Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm

100% online, expertly facilitated

NZQA accredited, Level 7 (15 Credits)

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