Join the next generation of Innovation Leaders at UCD Innovation Academy

Ciaran DoranBusiness Transformation Manager,

ESB Generation and Wholesale Markets

University College DublinBel�eld Campus, Dublin 4

Location23rd July - 1st December 2018 (Part-time)

1. Creative Thinking & Innovation (5 days)23rd July 2018 - 27th July 2018

Course Dates

Visit www.innovators.ie/creativity-innovation-leadership for more information

UCD Professional Diploma in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership (Level 9)

3. Professional Practice (External Project Work) 22nd September 2018 - 1st December 2018 Applied Innovation Action Project with mentoring from UCD Innovation Academy Entrepreneurial Specialists

2. Leadership (5 days) 17th - 18th August 20187th - 8th September 201821st September 2018

Our collaboration with UCDInnovation Academy is an importantpart of our wider innovation agenda

and has been well received across thebusiness. The quality of the ideas identi�ed

through this initiative were excellent, anda number have since been actioned.

Cost for individuals in employment and self-employed is €260. Free for eligible job-seekers, homemakers, and carers via Springboard+ initiative.

What are the bene�ts?

What will I learn?

Located at University College Dublin, Ireland’s largest university, UCD Innovation Academy is dedicated to teaching creative and entrepreneurial thinking and giving people the skills and con�dence to develop, share and iterate new ideas. Our learning model is highly experiential and takes a practical, action-based approach to learning, to help identify opportunities of value and to engage the strengths of colleagues which will bene�t any business.

With the UCD Professional Diploma in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership, you will build your capacity to become an Innovation Leader while developing the skills and tools to foster a culture of creative thinking in your workplace. As well as the opportunity to work with like-minded peers from across industries, in the third module, you will work on real-world problem to use your new skills practically for the bene�t of your business.

What are the education eligibility criteria?

Use your new skills by working on a real-world problemto bene�t your business.

To innovate,validate and

execute new ideas.

teamwork,networking, pitching and

leadership skills.

Creativity anddesign-based

problem solving.

For more information and to register your interest, please visit www.innovators.ie

Prospective applicants should have a minimum of an honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline - OR - 5+ years of relevant employment history. Please visit our website for full eligibility criteria.

What are the fees?There are a limited number of heavily subsidised places available on this programme. Email david.nevin@ucd.ie or mary.saunders@ucdconnect.ie for further information.