Brandeis Online
Driving Innovation: Skills for ROI
Implement with agility and purpose
Innovation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity in fields where disruption, competition, and rapid change are the norm. This 10–15 hour asynchronous micro-credential empowers technical professionals to think creatively, experiment responsibly, and lead innovation initiatives that drive measurable impact.
Through interactive modules, real-world case studies, and hands-on ideation exercises, learners will explore innovation frameworks, design thinking, intrapreneurship, and strategies for scaling ideas. Designed for engineers, analysts, researchers, and product developers, this course helps professionals move from problem identification to solution implementation with agility and purpose.
Learners will be able to:
- Apply innovation frameworks (e.g., design thinking, lean startup)
- Identify unmet needs and opportunities for improvement within technical workflows
- Generate and prototype creative solutions using structured ideation techniques
- Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and ROI of innovative ideas
- Communicate innovation strategies to stakeholders and collaborators
- Develop an innovation proposal aligned with organizational or industry goals