The 6 ‘I’s® Certification explained
We work through a network of professionally certified Associates and Partners around the world. We also equip our clients to build internal 6 ’I’s® capabilities. Hear from some of the professionals in our network.
Are you?
An innovation champion or leader looking to build innovation capability and culture
An innovation consultant, coach or trainer who would like to extend your range of assessment tools and methodologies
A training, research or consulting firm who wants to extend their client offering in the field of innovation
An educator looking for an innovation skills profile to build into teaching syllabus
The training involves a four-day face to face Certification Programme where you will learn how to administer and interpret 6 ‘I’s® Individual and Team Profiles and apply a range of innovation tools across each of the 6 ‘I’s® to an innovation challenge.
Level One (Day 1 and 2) focuses on understanding the dynamics of the 6 ‘I’s® Model and how to interpret and apply the three 6 ‘I’s® assessment tools – Standard Report, Full Report and Team Report.
Level Two (Day 3 and 4) builds on Level One and focuses on applying the 6 ‘I’s® Model on an Innovation Challenge, covering a variety of tools and techniques to facilitate groups of people to innovate; and how to embed innovation into the culture of the team or organisation.

The 6 ‘I’s® Certification Programme is designed for facilitators, consultants, trainers, practitioners, innovation champions and managers interested in:
Supporting individuals to understand their innovation strengths and develop new skills
Working with teams to innovate – creating new products, services and processes
Enabling organisations to create more conducive environments that stimulate innovation – building skills, culture and capabilities

The Programme blends theory and experiential activities with active learning principles.
Programme Overview
Day 1 |
Foundation (AM)
Skills Building – Part One (PM)
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Day 2 |
Skills Building – Part Two (AM)
Skills Building – Part Three (PM)
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Day 3 |
Skills Building – Part Four (AM)
Skills Building – Part Five (PM)
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Day 4 |
Skills Building – Part Six (AM)
Consolidation of Learning (PM)
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Please note that the topics listed above are described in a linear fashion for clarity of understanding. In the session, they will be delivered in an experiential manner with interactive exercises built in to strengthen learning.
Currently we run Certification Programmes in London and Singapore.
Certification and Assessment Process
Pre | Complete 6 ‘I’s® Profiling Assessment; Prepare and complete an activity; Purchase and read ‘Yes You Can Innovate Book’ by Natalie Turner. |
During | Theory quizzes and Interpretation of Individual/Team Profiles |
Post | Demonstrate competence of the Six ‘I’s® Model and profiles by applying it to individuals and a team. Reports to be submitted within three months of completing the Certification Programme. |
By the end of the Programme, you will be able to:
1 Explain key innovation related concepts and how they can enhance innovation efforts and provide a common language
2 Describe the components of the 6 ‘I’s® and how it is a comprehensive and complete human-centred approach to innovation
3 Analyse and interpret a 6 I’s® Profile to help an individual understand their innovation strengths and areas of development
4 Analyse and interpret a 6 ‘I’s® Profile to help a team understand their collective innovation strengths and areas of development
5 Apply the 6 ‘I’s® Individual and Team Profiles for skills and organisational development
6 Apply seven innovation tools to support teams as they progress through the 6 ‘I’s® Model on a practical innovation challenge.
Benefits of attending the Programme
Formal, globally recognised, 6 ‘I’s® Certification | |
Access to additional, in depth, 6 ‘I’s® Individual Reports that show an individual’s results within each of the 6 ‘I’s®. Only available to Certified Practitioners. Valued at $199 USD | |
6 ‘I’s® Taster Module to get you started (PowerPoint slides & Session Plan) | |
6 ‘I’s® Sales deck of slides to present to prospective clients or share inside your organisation | |
Discount on 6 ‘I’s® products such as 6 ‘I’s® Floor Mats, Table Mats and Games | |
Free membership to 6 ‘I’s® global Community with your name listed on the 6 ‘I’s® website |
How the 6 ‘I’s® will benefit your business
Post Certification, there are a number of ways that you can use and apply the 6 ‘I’s® in your work, whether it be in your organisation or with your clients. They include:
Individual Level
- Individual 6 ‘I’s® Profiling to help build awareness of innovation strengths and challenges
- One to one coaching with individuals on their 6 ‘I’s® Results to help build skills and capabilities
Team Level
- Profiling Teams and using 6 ‘I’s® Reports as a diagnostic tool to understand strengths, challenges and areas for development
- Using the 6 ‘I’s® Model to facilitate and coach teams to generate ideas, create value propositions and work out plans for implementation
Organisational Level
- Using Individual Profiles to build teams with the right mix of innovation skills for new projects
- Enhancing organisational development by using the 6 ‘I’s® as a diagnostic tool. Applications include:
- Creating supporting innovation processes
- Innovation leadership and management development
- Fostering an innovation culture that supports each of the ‘I’s
We also have one and two-day training Programmes, with full presentation decks and session plans, that you can utilise within a value sharing model.
This can be discussed if of interest post Certification.