Advanced Certificate in Innovation Lab: Future of Work

• Advanced Design Thinking: This unit will cover the advanced principles and processes of design thinking, which is a problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy, experimentation, and iteration. Students will learn how to apply design thinking to complex, real-world challenges related to the future of work.
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation: This unit will explore the latest technologies and trends that are driving innovation in the workplace, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Students will learn how to evaluate the potential impact of these technologies on their organizations and how to develop strategies for leveraging them for competitive advantage.
• Human-Centered Automation: This unit will focus on the intersection of automation and human factors in the workplace. Students will learn how to design and implement automation solutions that enhance human capabilities and improve overall productivity and job satisfaction.
• Agile Methodologies for Innovation: This unit will introduce students to agile methodologies, which are iterative and adaptive approaches to project management and product development. Students will learn how to apply agile principles and practices to innovation initiatives in the workplace.
• Innovation Leadership: This unit will examine the role of leadership in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity in the workplace. Students will learn how to develop and lead innovation teams, how to manage risk and failure, and how to communicate the value of innovation to stakeholders.
• Ethics and Governance of Innovation: This unit will explore the ethical and governance challenges related to innovation in the workplace, such as data privacy, intellectual property, and social responsibility. Students will learn how to navigate these challenges and develop ethical and responsible innovation strategies.
• Innovation Metrics and Analytics: This unit will cover the key metrics and analytics used to measure and evaluate innovation performance in the workplace. Students will learn how to design and implement innovation measurement systems, how to analyze innovation data, and how to use insights from data to inform decision-making.
• Collaborative Innovation: This unit will focus on the power of collaboration in driving innovation in the workplace. Students will learn how to build and manage cross-functional innovation teams, how to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing, and how to leverage external partnerships and ecosystems to drive innovation.
• Emerging Business Models: This unit