Innovation Literacy Certified Educator Programme - 16th 17th July 2026
About this Event
The Certified Educator Programme gives you the skills and tools to deliver the Innovation Literacy programme to apprentices and colleagues in your workplace.
The Innovation Literacy Programme is an engaging, hands-on training course designed for people who want to turn their ideas into action.
Learn about the theory behind the programme and have a deep dive in to the tools and theories that help bring Innovation and ideas to life.
To complete this exciting programme, you will attend two training days held on the dates and times below:
Day 1: Wednesday 8th July – 9:30am – 5:00pm
Day 2: Thursday 9th July – 9:30am – 5:00pm
After completing the two training days, you will gain the Certified Educator Programme qualification and receive access to the Innovation Literacy Programme training materials enabling you to deliver the programme in your workplace.
What is included?
The training days covers delivery of the eight immersive sessions of The Innovation Literacy Programme where you will explore the entire journey of innovation—from idea generation to testing, communication, and building a culture where innovation thrives, enabling you to return to your business to improve productivity and create value, giving you the tools and skills needed to deliver the programme.
Who Is It For?
This programme is perfect for experienced teachers and trainers seeking to ehance their workplace through:
- Improving problem-solving and critical thinking in their workplace
- Developing confident communicators of new ideas
- Switch on creativity in apprentices and colleagues
Who is behind it?
The Innovation Literacy Programme is the creation of GM Colleges (through funding from Innovate UK Further Education Innovation Fund) and is supported by Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Commitment
- You will need to attend both days training to complete the course.
Next Steps
To reserve a place you must complete all questions so we can assess your eligibiity for the programme. Preference is given to applicants with a recognised teaching qualifications such as PTLLS.
Please note: Any and all information that you submit via this information capture form shall be processed in accordance with the Greater Manchester Colleges Group GMFEIP privacy notice, which can be accessed here
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Day 1
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
How To Deliver Module One - Foundations of Innovation
Info: This is where the excitement starts! In the first module we're inspired by creativity of others, and understand how to get creative ourselves! The morning starts with welcome refreshments from 9, but we get stuck in from 9.30!
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
The Skills Needed for Module 2 - Prototyping and Problem Solving
Info: After lunch it's a hands on creative session - You'll be given a brief, some materials and will make a prototype product. it's a collaborative effort and you'll get to try it out in front of the group, gaining valuable insights in to design and testing prototypes.
Day 2
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Getting the best from Module 3 - Communication and Culture of Innovation
Info: Welcoming you in from 9, we'll kick off at 9.30 with a session on communicating your ideas and how you can help your workplace become an environment where ideas are born and innovation thrives.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
How To Deliver a good Module 4 - Strategic Thinking and Proposal Development
Info: How will you present your ideas and make impact in your workplace? We'll give you tools and techniques to have influence in your job and make an impact in your business.
Where is it happening?
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