Innovation starts here
Actually, innovation starts with your idea. But then what?
The Innovation Certificate is your next step, building from the legacy of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC).
Comprising four courses—three required plus one elective—you'll gain skills to generate bold new solutions to business problems, push innovation forward at your company, and develop your own ventures.
Along the way, you'll become well-versed in entrepreneurship and innovation, strategic management, finance, design thinking, business growth, and team performance.
At a glance
Delivery
Courses are available online.
Curriculum
Complete four courses (three required courses + one elective)
Format
8-week courses, meeting online one night a week, no Fridays or weekends.
Time to complete
As little as 1 year.
Cost
$9,000 (Four courses at $2,250 each)
Admission
No entrance exam required.
Certificate curriculum
Four courses are required to earn your certificate. Courses are subject to change.
Required courses:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Finance
Elective options (choose 1):
- Design Thinking
- Managing the Growth Business / Strategic Business Growth
- Maximizing Team Performance
Take the next step
Find out what you’ll need to apply for your Innovation Certificate, when to submit your app, and more.