GInI | Global Innovation Institute

GInI is the world’s leading professional certification, accreditation, and membership association in the field of innovation.

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Global Innovation Institute

GInI is the world’s leading professional certification, accreditation, and membership association in the field of innovation.

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Global Innovation Institute

GInI is the world’s leading professional certification, accreditation, and membership association in the field of innovation.

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AInMB® GInI Applied Innovation Master Book®

The GInI Applied Innovation Master Book is a comprehensive reference book written for working business professionals seeking to understand the diverse array of concepts associated with business innovation.

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Certified Innovators
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Accredited Businesses
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GInI Certification

As a core element of its mission, Global Innovation Institute operates the world's foremost certification program in business innovation, certifying both individuals and organizations.
 
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Certified Innovation Professional
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Certified Design Thinking Professional
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Certified Innovation Strategist
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Certified Chief Innovation Officer
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Authorized Innovation Assessor

Certification Process

Self Study or Exam Preparation Course

1

GInI’s Body of Knowledge AInMB
Pass the Online Exam

2

At the GInI Exam Center
Get Certified by GInI

3

Publicize Your Certifcation on Your CV and Online Profiles

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WHAT THEY SAYTESTIMONIALSOUR COMMUNITY

The AInMB leverages thinking from thought leaders to bring you the best practices for building capabilities across all the major elements of a proper innovation foundation
Braden Kelley
Braden Kelley
International Keynote Speaker / Design Thinking Facilitator / Bestselling Author
I regularly use the GInI AInMB to iterate for purposeful, innovation-driven outcomes.
Samuel Broomer
Samuel Broomer
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
For me, GInI has been a game changer. Shortly after receiving my GInI certification, I received an award as a Global Thought Leader.
Peter Farrington
Peter Farrington
Principal Environmental Studies and Research Specialist
“GInI’s training provides a formal foundation for shared vocabulary and the process of innovation, channeling creativity to breakthrough market solutions.”
Adam Hartung
Adam Hartung
CEO and Managing Partner at Spark Partners
GInI’s certifications give you the tools, templates, and guidance to become truly successful in a world where innovation is increasingly important.
Holly Green
Holly Green
Board of Directors at The Warrior Connection
In a world full of disruption, it’s great to have GInI -a clear beacon- to guide organizations in their innovation efforts.
Ramon Vullings
Ramon Vullings
Speaker at RamonVullings.com
The GInI AInMB is the most complete reference guide out there on innovation. It contains everything the modern Chief Innovation Officer and Innovation Manager need to know.
Dr. Marc Sniukas
Dr. Marc Sniukas
Head of the Innovation Practice at The Garage
GInI's programs are so helpful because they don't tie you down to a single approach but rather provide a firm foundation across a broad array of techniques.
Greg Satell
Greg Satell
Author of Mapping Innovation & Cascades
The Global Innovation Institute is highly considered in academia and business. It is exciting and humbling to be involved.
Dr. Justin James Kennedy
Dr. Justin James Kennedy
TEDx Speaker, Author, Executive Coach, Psychologist, Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Public Speaking Coach
My partnership with GInI has made me better, faster, and stronger as an active innovation leader, professional, and practitioner.
Marc Kolp
Marc Kolp
Director at UMBC Training Centers
Attaining the CCInO designation has allowed me to share great processes and models with my clients to help them grow into innovative organizations.
Shona Welsh
Shona Welsh
Principal Consultant at The Intrapreneur Expert
The essential processes and disciplines of successful innovation have never been formalized in such a complete and valuable way until GInI’s AInMB.
Bryan Mattimore
Bryan Mattimore
Co-Founder at Growth Engine
Earning my CCInO designation from GInI has been the most important academic endeavor that I have currently undertaken in my professional life.
Tarick Odeh
Tarick Odeh
Chief Operating Officer at Odeh Holdings Group
Leveraging the GInI Innovation Models has accelerated my ability to create business value through marketing and innovation for the leaders and organizations I serve.
Tracy Paddock Beam
Tracy Paddock Beam
CEO & Chief Transformation Officer at Strategic Transformation Partners
As an Advisory Board member of GInI, I am very amazed by the amount of huge work which was employed to craft the master book, which by itself a treasure.
Teresa Spangler
Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group
GInI’s Certification has allowed me to become a better version of myself – a better innovator, team contributor, empathic customer listener and business leader.
Samuel Broomer
Samuel Broomer
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
The CCInO certification has helped my firm in gaining substantial market share and has also exponentially grown my personal and professional life.
Tarick Odeh
Tarick Odeh
Chief Operating Officer at Odeh Holdings Group
“The AInMB can be used as a resource for innovation process trainers, Chief Innovation Officers, and thought leaders.”
Bryan Mattimore
Bryan Mattimore
Co-Founder at Growth Engine
I am deeply appreciative of the thoroughness and the amount of thought that has gone into the GInI Applied Innovation Master Book.
Bettina von Stamm
Bettina von Stamm
Director of Awards Program at Katerva
After becoming a GInI Certified Design Thinking Professional, I am now able to design the way I lead, manage, create, and innovate.
Rafidah Kasdi
Rafidah Kasdi
Senior Manager at at Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
“Becoming a GInI CInS certificate holder has inspired me to think outside the box and to change my career path.”
Fadi Rabie
Fadi Rabie
Service Excellence Executive Manager at Jordan Commercial Bank
Obtaining my GInI certification has helped me attain the knowledge needed to steer business in a new direction and was a key component of my new career progress.
Dr. Hussam Mohammed
Dr. Hussam Mohammed
Director of Service Innovation & Enterprise Architecture at Dubai Customs
After becoming a Certified Innovation Professional, I received much more training offers from different training centers.
Khalid Al Hosani
Khalid Al Hosani
Trainer in Innovation and Change Management
The GInI AInMB has been my go-to resource for nearly every innovation program, training course, and consulting opportunity.
Marc Kolp
Marc Kolp
Director at UMBC Training Centers
GInI AInMB is a global reference for ambitious individuals who seek to improve their knowledge and skills in innovation thinking and practice.
Mohammad Habib
Mohammad Habib
Associate Partner at Siegel Human Resource Ltd
Becoming a CDTP has boosted my career and inspired me to launch a startup studio with end-to-end innovation process and problem-solving skills.
Mohammed Alibrahim
Mohammed Alibrahim
Innovation Catalyst at Innovation Nation
As a PhD holder in Innovation Management, I must admit that the GInI AInMB is very insightful and practical. It has significantly helped my career.
Omar alharbi
Omar alharbi
ISO technical committee member at Ministry of industry and mineral resources
“The GInI AInMB provided me with all the things I needed to know about how to start my profession as an innovation catalyst.”
Osama Badandy
Osama Badandy
Certified Creativity and Innovation Trainer Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
I have been pleasantly surprised at the wealth of information, processes, and educational content that GInI offers to help innovation companies around the world.
Teresa Spangler
Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group
“I love that the GInI AInMB is full of really useful tools, as well as information on when and how to use them. I highly recommend it to anyone embracing the topic of innovation.”
Bettina von Stamm
Bettina von Stamm
Director of Awards Program at Katerva
Attaining the CCInO designation has truly boosted my consulting practice and added significant depth to the knowledge I can share.
Shona Welsh
Shona Welsh
Principal Consultant at The Intrapreneur Expert
Becoming a CInP has taken me to a new dimension of thinking on a professional and personal level. I have learnt to embrace an innovative mindset.
Soha Radwan
Soha Radwan
Excellence Assessor& Auditor at Dubai Government
I encourage every professional that is looking to master innovation to have a copy of the GInI AInMB because it contains the tools required to elevate one’s leadership skills.
Suhail Al-Almaee
Suhail Al-Almaee
Executive Director at Tatweer Education Holding Company
The GInI AInMB is such an excellent body of knowledge on innovation. What I liked most about it is its practicality, application, and wealth of knowledge.
Tarek Naghaway
Tarek Naghaway
Innovation Advocate at The Learning Curve
I cannot elaborate enough on how the AInMB is crammed with applicable processes, tools, and knowledge in the field of innovation.
Teresa Spangler
Teresa Spangler
Founder & CEO at Plazabridge Group
“I have achieved a personal and professional transformation after obtaining the professional certificates provided by GInI.
Wahed Alqahtani
Wahed Alqahtani
Innovation Advocate at Innovation Nation
The AInMB has taught me how to build a culture and a place of innovation in any organization.
Abdulla Mohammed Naqi
Abdulla Mohammed Naqi
Support Services Sector Adviser
The AInMB has helped me change the way I think about designing services to suit our customers.
Adel Al Yahmadi
Adel Al Yahmadi
Customer Service Agent at TRA
GInI AInMB taught me how to drive innovation culture and how to be a true innovation catalyst for my bank. It is not just a book but a reference that I can use for years to come.
Ayman Abualsunun
Ayman Abualsunun
Digital Innovation Analyst at Riyad Bank
The professional certificates provided by GInI have helped me see and apply innovation with a deeper, detailed and interconnected perspective.
Wahed Alqahtani
Wahed Alqahtani
Innovation Advocate at Innovation Nation
“Before reading the GInI AInMB, I was entering a labyrinth on a personal and professional level. The GInI AInMB helped me find an exit quickly and effortlessly.”
Basela Islim
Basela Islim
DGM and Sales Manager at Petra Scientific Technologies L.L.C
GInI’s certifications have helped me understand the creativity and innovation concepts and gain a deep knowledge about the various areas in innovation.
Khalid Al Hosani
Khalid Al Hosani
Trainer in Innovation and Change Management

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