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    Innovation is known as the process by which individuals/organization carry out of new combinations, including the introduction of new goods, services or enhancing an existing product to create new markets. This course will seek to have participants understand the concept and importance of innovation as well as assisting them in identifying innovation that is taking place around them. 

    Course Duration: 1 hour  

    Course Objectives: 

    1. Understand the concept of Innovation  

    1. Exploring the role of Innovation in developing new & existing products and services. 

    1. Learn the difference between Incremental and Disruptive Innovation 

    1. Understand the innovation process  

    1. Understand how to exploit innovation 

    Learning Outcome(s): By the end of the session participants will be able to;  

    1. Understand the meaning of Innovation and its various forms  

    1. Understand how to apply the process of Innovation in their new or existing products/services 

    1. Understand the need for a culture of Innovation


  • Module 1


    • In Introduction to Innovation module 1, students will go through an introductory quiz to test their initial knowledge on innovation after which they will receive varying definitions from popular figures across several industries. At the end of the module, students will get to test whether or not if they are a natural innovator through their first class activity.

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  • Module 2


    • In module 2 of the Introduction to Innovation Course, students will explore the 2 main types of innovation currently shaping the world, that is Incremental and Disruptive innovations. Students will also be taken through a series of Jamaican and international examples of these main types of innovations. This module will end with brief case studies of both Incremental and Disruptive innovations.

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  • Module 3


    • In the final module for the Introduction to Innovation course, students will use the information, knowledge and skills gained from modules 1 and 2 to start creating outlines for their innovations.

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