Understand the principles and requirements of a structured innovation management system.
This Foundation course introduces innovation management as a systematic organizational capability rather than a collection of isolated ideas. It explains the principal ISO 56001 concepts and requirements, including leadership, opportunity and risk considerations, collaboration, innovation initiatives, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
Course at a glance
- Provider and awarding body: PECB.
- Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
- Language: English.
- Level: Foundation.
- Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.
What this course includes
- More than 200 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
- The first examination attempt and one free retake.
- The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
What you will learn
After completing the course, the learner should be able to:
- describe the principal concepts and principles of innovation management;
- explain the main ISO 56001 requirements for an IMS;
- evaluate common approaches to implementing and maintaining conformity.
Who this course is for
- Professionals involved in organizational innovation activities.
- Managers seeking an introduction to innovation-management principles.
- Consultants and advisers supporting innovation or management-system initiatives.
- People considering a career or advanced pathway in innovation management.
Prerequisites: PECB states that no prerequisites apply to this Foundation course.
Course outline
- Introduction to ISO 56001 and initiation of an IMS implementation
- IMS requirements in ISO 56001
Exam and credential pathway
The exam focuses on fundamental innovation-management concepts and principles and the ISO 56001 requirements for an innovation management system.
After passing the exam, the candidate may apply for the Certificate Holder in ISO 56001 Foundation designation. The official Foundation pathway lists no professional or project-experience requirement, while application and ethics requirements remain applicable.
Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.
For official course details, see the PECB ISO 56001 Foundation page.
Access and activation
The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.
Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.
Continue your learning path
Explore ISO 56001 — Innovation management courses to see the available options.
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