future-Ready Skills for Young People

Recognised skills for a changing world…

Be ready for what’s next!

Expand your creativity, explore new ideas.

Unlock your potential with the Innovation Ideation Skills Badge.

The way we see problems shapes the way we tackle them.
Learn how to see challenges in a new light, through the lens of innovation.

Whether you’re looking to kickstart an innovative project, bring a start-up idea to life, or broaden your skill set, this extra-curricular course equips you with the tools to ideate and develop ground-breaking start-up or innovation ideas.

In today’s world, skills matter more than ever. Future-ready skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability help you tackle real-world challenges with confidence. In today’s fast-changing world, the skills learned through this program are exactly what employers are looking for.

Ready to get started?

Apply today – start in Term 2.

Additional course information

The Innovation Ideation Skills Badge empowers young people to think outside the box and develop practical innovation skills. Over eight weeks, students will:

Develop an innovation mindset. Foster a mindset geared towards continuous improvement, risk-taking, and leveraging creative solutions to complex problems.
Master creative problem-solving techniques to turn challenges into opportunities.
Learn to effectively generate, develop, and refine innovative ideas that are aligned with user needs and market demands.
Develop emotional intelligence skills for stronger business relationships.
Analyse real startup case studies to sharpen your innovation toolkit.
Learn to assess market potential and craft compelling pitches that resonate with stakeholders.
Validate ideas through market research. Gain practical skills in designing and conducting validation surveys and interviews to test the viability of ideas and refine business strategies based on real-world feedback.

Under the guidance of industry experts, you will gain recognition and skills to effectively solve business challenges but actively shape the future of innovation.

No exams. No boring lectures. Just an interactive, online experience led by experts. The course will comprise online interactive workshops, readings, case studies and activities.

Over the eight weeks of the course, participants can expect a time commitment of approximately 3 hours per week, consisting of:

1.5 hour online workshop via Butter
30 minutes per week on reading and reflection
1 hour per week on assessments.

The following content will be covered during the course:

An introduction to key theories of start up ideation and innovation
Case studies of real-world issues
Industry and start-up presentations
Practical tools that will be used by participants to ideate a start-up solution and assess market viability and desirability

Week 1: Innovation Mindset

Week 2: Innovation, Ideation and Invention

Week 3: Exploring Market Opportunities

Week 4: Opportunity Analysis

Week 5: Ideating the Solution

Week 6: Customer Mapping

Week 7: Business Model Development

Week 8: Pitch and Storytelling

Participants will work collaboratively in teams to apply practices and skills to a start-up idea either their own, in a team or a real world industry problem

Participants will demonstrate their learning through an Innovation Project Portfolio, containing:

Innovation Pitch Presentation: A final presentation that effectively communicates the innovative solution with feedback from start-up founders.

Problem Statement and Justification: A clearly articulated problem statement supported by market or community needs analysis.

Customer Personas: Detailed profiles of potential users or customers, highlighting their needs, behaviors, and pain points.

Solution Ideation Log: A record of brainstormed solutions, selection criteria, and final concept choice.

Market Validation Summary: A summary of primary and secondary research findings that validate the feasibility and market need for the proposed solution.

To complete this online course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing.

Receive your very own industry endorsed Innovation Ideation Skills Badge. This can be added to digital portfolios, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and job applications.

$495 (inc GST)

START DATE: 29th April 2025 (ENROL NOW for Term 2)

MODE: Online and facilitator-led

PERFECT FOR: 15-25 years of age

DURATION: 8 Weeks

COMMITMENT: Approx 3 hours a week

WHEN: TUESDAYS / 4PM – 5.30PM EST

*If you’re not entirely happy with the course after three weeks, we’ll refund you the full amount, no questions asked.

ENROL NOW

What do our students have to say?

“I’ve been able to create connections and learn skills I wouldn’t have gained anywhere else. One of the most helpful tools I’ve been able to pick up and learn is around emotional intelligence and everything that comes with being an entrepreneur,” – Kit, Groei Education student.

Industry endorsed digital credentials

Digital Innovation

Master key digital tools to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity. Build digital literacy, apply AI-driven solutions, and stay ahead in evolving industries.

Pathway X

Develop essential transferable skills and gain real-world insights to stay agile in your career. Build a validated skills portfolio and thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Developing a Solution

Turn ideas into prototypes, test with real users, and refine for success. Develop leadership skills, build a lean business model, and create a validated product strategy for a confident market launch.

A new range of Groei Skills Badges are coming…

We’re busy creating multiple new Groei Skills Badges. Keep an eye on this space for updates and new opportunities to level up your skills!

Register your interest for Term 3 enrolment, for the Digital Innovation, Pathway X and/or Developing a Solution Groei Skills Badges today.

The best ideas start with curiosity, let’s see where yours take you!

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