Training & Certification Classes
While Imaginatik's Idea Central software requires no end user training at all, the management of a successful innovation program needs to be based on a deep understanding of human behavior, a good knowledge of business processes and communication techniques, and the ability to efficiently use an enabling technology to support all of the above.
Based on our practical experience with a large number of client implementations, as well as on long-term research, we provide certification programs to help customers build up their internal competency for innovation and collaborative problem-solving activities.
Using a training method built on the model of Six-Sigma, we offer three levels of competency to enable key individuals in your organization to master all the important aspects of managing innovation initiatives with the help of Imaginatik's Idea Central software.
Green Belt Certification
The Green Belt Certification enables the candidate to set up and run an innovation event with the help of Idea Central, based on best practice.
Besides providing the training itself, Imaginatik will assist the student by providing feedback for two events prior to their launch, to ensure a successful outcome.
A typical Green Belt professional will be in charge of the administration of Idea Central, supporting the business in running events previously defined in the framework of an overall innovation program. The individual will help the event sponsors in achieving the desired business objectives through Idea Central events.
Black Belt Certification
The Black Belt Certification offers the opportunity to increase the breadth and depth of the Green Belt professionals competence.
A Black Belt professional is expected to act as an innovation leader within his or her company, being accountable for the innovation tools and processes, and delivering tangible results for the company's medium- to high-return innovation projects. A Black Belt professional will be able to support multiple innovation projects, and act as a mentor to Imaginatik Green Belt professionals.
There are two types of Black Belt classes, allowing individuals to focus their training either on the process or the design side.
Master Black Belt Certification
The Master Black Belt Certification is granted to highly specialized innovation engineers, who will be able to take ownership of their company's Idea Central deployment.
Master Black Belt professionals assess business needs at a high level and make recommendations for solutions. For example, they will be able to manage Open Innovation projects, idea and content storage, how to deploy Idea Central across the enterprise, how to handle the different geographies, and how to design appropriate workflow. These individuals will also be able to structure a pipeline of innovation and problem-solving activities using Idea Central.
They possess an advanced knowledge of all Imaginatik tools, and provide training and guidance to Green Belt and Black Belt professionals.
Training Calendar for 2008
Imaginatik offers frequent class dates to fit busy agendas and to ensure that our customers are enabled to launch their programs as soon as possible. Please see this Training Calendar for suitable dates and locations, or contact us if you have any questions.
Green Belt Certification
| January 3rd 4th | Boston, MA, US |
| January 9th 10th | Winchester, England |
| January 15th 16th | Boston, MA, US |
| February 12th -13th | Boston, MA, US |
| February 28th -29th | Winchester, England |
| March 12th 13th | Boston, MA, US |
| March 25th 26th | Helsinki, Finland |
| April 1st 2nd | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| April 10th 11th | Munich, Germany |
| April 17th 18th | Boston MA, US |
| May 7th 8th | London, England |
| May 13th 14th | Boston MA, US |
| May 13th 14th | Basle, Switzerland |
| June 3rd 4th | London, England |
| June 17th 18th | Boston MA, US |
| July 1st 2nd | London, England |
| July 15th 16th | Boston MA, US |
| August 5th 6th | London, England |
| August 12th 13th | Boston MA, US |
| September 2nd 3rd | London, England |
| September 16th 17th | Boston MA, US |
| October 1st 2nd | London, England |
| October 15th 16th | Boston MA, US |
| November 4th 5th | London, England |
| November 11th 12th | Boston MA, US |
| December 2nd 3rd | London, England |
| December 9th 10th | Boston MA, US |
Black Belt Certification
| February 14th 15th | Boston, MA, US |
| May 15th 16th | Boston, MA, US |
| July 17th 18th | Boston, MA, US |
| September 18th 19th | Boston, MA, US |
| November 13th 14th | Boston, MA, US |
Further training dates are being planned for Europe this year and the schedule will be updated soon.
Training Delivered in 2007
| October 8th 9th | Belgium | Green Belt |
| October 12th | England | Green Belt |
| October 16th 17th | Boston, MA, US | Green Belt |
| November 13th -14th | Boston, MA, US | Green Belt |