The International Association of Innovation Professionals (IAOIP) is the world’s only innovation certification body, providing members with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to deliver real change in their industry or field. IAOIP certified innovation professionals are equipped with the appropriate tools to make a strategic difference by becoming an active participant in innovation teams at all levels of their organization through knowledge EXCHANGE, research, conferences, training and publications.

1. The International Association of Innovation
Professionals (IAOIP)
The International Association of Innovation Professionals
(IAOIP) is the world’s only innovation certification body
IAOIP was founded on January 15, 2013 , providing members
with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to deliver real
change in their industry or field.
With individual, corporate, public and non-profit members
around the world, IAOIP is the leading international
membership-based organization dedicated to the
professional development of individuals WORKING in the
field of innovation.

2. Innovation Body of Knowledge:
(IAOIP) The IBok (Innovation Body of Knowledge) is
developed and maintained by members through a
Transparent and democratic process that assures everyone
the opportunity to contribute. This is not someone's opinion
of what innovation should be - it is your peers and
professionals from the community. We have completed the
Certified Innovation Professional - Base Level exam as well
as the Certified Design for Innovation exam. Members are
free to sit for these on-line exams at their convenience.

3. IAOIP certified innovation professionals:
Our professionals are equipped with the appropriate tools
to make a strategic difference by becoming an active
participant in innovation teams at all levels of their
organization through knowledge EXCHANGE, research,
conferences, training and publications.
With individual, corporate, public and non-profit members
around the world, IAOIP is the leading international
membership-based organisation dedicated to the
professional development of individuals WORKING in the
field of innovation.

5. EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR INNOVATION PROFESSIONALS!
Discussions with major employers consistently cite difficulty
in hiring individuals with innovation training.

6. WHAT SHOULD A
CIRRICULUM CONTAIN?
Of 300 colleges and universities with innovation programs
surveyed only approximately 30% had any innovation
classes.

7. HOW DO WE EVALUATE PROGRAMS?
A standard definition of “Innovation” and the tools involved
must be developed, taught and evaluated.

8. IAOIP is dedicated to the creation of an internationally
accepted body of knowledge and certification program for
innovators.

9. Global Innovation Science Handbook Receives PROSE Award
The American Publishers Award for Professional And
Scholarly Excellence has recognized the Global Innovation
Science Handbook in its annual PROSE awards. The book is a
compilation of over 50 chapters by some of the most
accomplished professionals in innovation

10. IAOIP develops, administers and monitors an international
program for the certification of Innovation Professionals

11. WORKING GROUPS DEVELOP THE BODY OF
KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION EXAMS!
At IAOIP there is a base certification (general knowledge)
and working groups for specialized innovators (e.g.
engineers etc.)

12. IAOIP organizes conferences for innovative professionals
and working group face-to-face meetings as well as
seminars and idea exchanges.

15. International Journal of Innovation
Science :
The International Journal of Innovation Science is an
international peer-reviewed journal that publishes
fundamental and applied research in innovation practices.
The IJIS is a forum for the exchange of advanced knowledge
in innovation, including emerging technologies and best
practices, tools and techniques, metrics, and organization
design and culture; as well as the stakeholder engagement,
change management, and leadership skills required to
ensure innovation succeeds.

16. IAOIP offers several membership options but Founders will
be listed on the website highlighting their commitment to
innovation.
Founders pay
three-years in
advance

17. As of July 31, 2014 we have members in Australia, Austria,
Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Hong
Kong, India, Kuwait, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates,
United States and Zimbabwe.
The ASSOCIATION now represents members from 22
countries and growing daily.

18. Leadership
Brett Trusko
President and
CEO
Administration
Lewis Archer
Webmaster/
Marketing
Charisma
Aggarwal
Development
Manager
Administration
Dana J.
Landry, Ph.D.
Vice President
- Certification
Programs
Administration

19. 1. USA Chapter of IAOIP-4422 Castle Wood Street, Sugar Land,
TX, 77479-USA
2. Canada Chapter of IAOIP-Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://iaoip.org/about/

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