ISO 56001 Lead Implementer – Innovation Management Systems

During this accelerated ISO 56001 Lead Implementer course, you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish, implement, manage, and continually improve an Innovation Management System (IMS) based on ISO 56001.

Led by PECB-certified instructors, you'll explore innovation governance, leadership, culture, value creation, and continual improvement through practical exercises and real-world scenarios. You'll develop the expertise to lead innovation initiatives and embed a structured approach to innovation across your organisation.

Achieving the PECB ISO 56001 Lead Implementer certification validates your ability to implement and manage an effective Innovation Management System, helping organisations drive growth, improve competitiveness, and create sustainable value through innovation.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an innovation management system (IMS) based on ISO 56001
• Interpret the ISO 56001 requirements for an IMS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of an IMS based on ISO 56001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the IMS based on ISO 56001
  Interpret the requirements for an ISO 56001 certification audit

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you'll take the ISO 56001 Lead Implementer exam, backed by Firebrand’s Certification Guarantee for added confidence.

Upon certification, you'll also earn a PECB Credly digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility and demonstrating your expertise in Innovation Management Systems (IMS).

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Managers or consultants involved in or concerned with the implementation of an IMS
• Project managers, consultants, or expert advisers seeking to master the implementation of an IMS
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the IMS requirements within an organization
• Senior executives and decision-makers responsible for innovation strategy and organizational growth
• Innovation managers and R&D professionals driving new product or service development

• Training Course Objectives and Structure
• Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
• Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Innovation Management
• Initiation of the IMS Implementation
• The Organization and Its Context
• IMS Scope
• Leadership and Commitment
• Analysis of the Existing Processes
• Innovation Policy and Strategy
• Innovation Opportunities and Risks
• Innovation Objectives and Portfolios
• Organizational Structures and Collaboration
• Resources, Competence, Awareness, and Communication
• Documented Information
• Innovation Initiatives and Processes
• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
• Internal Audit
• Management Review
• Treatment of Nonconformities
• Continual Improvement
• Preparation for the Certification Audit
• Closing of the Training Course

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 56001 Lead Implementer examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
• Format: Multiple Choice Questions, Open Book
• Number of Questions: 80
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an innovation management system
• Domain 2: Initiation of the IMS implementation
• Domain 3: Planning of an IMS implementation based on ISO 56001
• Domain 4: Implementation of an IMS based on ISO 56001
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an IMS based on ISO 56001
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an IMS based on ISO 56001
• Domain 7: Preparation for an IMS certification audit

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a certificate once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential. 

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of IMS concepts and ISO 56001.