Description of the Certification (Why take it, for whom it is directed, importance)

Successful completion of this training course, by passing the relevant examination and skills assessment, will demonstrate knowledge and basic skills to undertake and lead an IMS audit. You will sit for a 3-hour exam to test your knowledge, and your skills will be continually assessed. You must succeed in all elements to pass the course and obtain your certification.

The certification and course structure for the auditing of the ISO 56002 guidance standard for innovation management system covers seven key high-level elements. These elements are the same for all management system standards. This Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor training course teaches the fundamental auditing principles and practices, in conformance with national and international accepted norms and regulations relating to the ISO 56002 requirements. By attending this course, delegates will also gain the necessary auditing skills through activity-based learning, and practical auditing experience with coaching, group workshops and open forum discussions. Experienced BSI tutors will guide delegates through the entire audit process; from initiation to conducting audit follow-up.

In summary, this course will provide you with the foundations necessary to become that Innovation leader. You will learn to take a systematic approach to innovation. You will be exposed to variety of innovation types and approaches that are essential to develop a solid innovation strategy. The training presents the ISO 56002:2019 Innovation Management System – Guidance standard as a guiding tool to design, implement, maintain and continuously improve an organization’s innovation management system.

Course content

What you’ll learn: knowledge to improve the performance and effectiveness of any innovation project, the principles forming the foundation of a sustainable innovation management system (IMS),                            and the actions that can be taken to audit them after they are designed                   and deployed.

This course will help you:

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  • Identify the aims and benefits of an IMS audit

  • Interpret ISO 56002:2018 requirements for audit applications

  • Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value

    Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management

  • Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use

  • Build stakeholder confidence by leading audit activities in line with the latest requirements

  • Gain the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011

  • Identify the purpose and benefits of an IMS Audit and certification

  • Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate).

During this course you will be exposed to variety of innovation types and approaches that are essential to develop a solid innovation audit/assessment strategy. This training empowers leaders and change agents through concrete methods and tools to facilitate the innovation audit process. By taking this holistic and scientific approach to the innovation audit, the return on your innovation initiatives will be greatly increased.

Who this course is for

ISO Lead Auditors, Managers of auditing or development units, designers, innovation coaches, consultants, innovation champions, innovation coaches, anybody interested in systematic innovation management systems.

Teaching Methodology

IMS Professionals (IMSP) is the world-leading collaborative advancing interoperability, innovation, and learning impact. IMSP features a plug-and play-architecture and ecosystem that provides a foundation on which innovative courses can be rapidly deployed and work together seamlessly. IMSP member suppliers are the market leaders in innovation. IMSP member institutions are getting to the future of digital learning faster. IMSP certification is a bond of trust and commitment to creating innovative products that work together for the benefit of instructors, students, and Institutions.

There are seven components integrated with our unique blended learning involved in the IMS Lead Auditor – Master Black Belt Course on-line 3rd Generation teaching methods:

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  • Interactive Learning

  • Simulations for IMS Projects

  • Webinars <both Live & Recorded>

  • On-line/ or Paper-based Testing

  • Study Hall

  • Downloadable IMS Tools from a Google-Dropbox

  • High-Quality Support Literature.

We believe that open technologies, embedded in an open ecosystem, lead to better outcomes for our instructors and learners alike. Without open standards and the educational ecosystem those standards enable, we simply could not meet the needs of our users. IMS Professionals fosters these open standards and empowers educational innovation.

Specific Course Benefits

Learn to Become an Innovative Thinker and IMS Lead Auditor.
With your qualification, you will become an internationally recognized Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor with a comprehensive understanding of how to conduct a successful external audit against the requirements of ISO 56002 Innovation Management Systems.
You will be able to apply what you learn across all industries around the world and can promote yourself as an IMS external auditor
Perform IMS audits on behalf of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CAB’s) or Certification Bodies (CB’s) for contract work conducting certification audits
Obtain awareness of the processes that an organization should be taking to address and correct IMS nonconformances
Write, review and provide feedback on IMS audit reports
Obtain awareness of the processes that an organization should be taking to develop, implement, maintain and continually improve its IMS
Document nonconformances within an external audit report.

How to Obtain and Maintain the Certification

Step 1

Meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to register for the IMS Lead Auditor – Master Black Belt Course and Certification, an individual must have attended the IMS Designer/Implementer – Black Belt Course (or its equivalent) and show proof of ownership of the IMS Lead Auditor – Master Black Belt Course Guidebook.

Step 2

Attend the IMS Lead Auditor – Master Black Belt Course and complete the exercises provided and final exam, plus Case Study assignments as appropriate.

Step 3

To maintain your Certification, you must earn 30 IMS Development Units (IDUs) in the period of three years. Detailed information can be found on the website under Maintain Your Certificate

Investment

IMS Designer/Implementer Course Fees

certification costs

$1750

20% discounts after 10 enrollees.