Full course description
Gain the innovation knowledge that is important for a future career in international business or organisational leadership.
In this Spark credential you will learn why successful innovation is the key to organisational sustainability in the current era of changing power relations and economic engagement, and the strategies that organisations can apply to achieve innovation.
It is one of three Spark credentials that can be completed together and used as credit towards a Curtin bachelor degree in innovation.
Earn credit towards your Curtin bachelor degree
When you complete this Spark credential together with Spark credentials in Innovation Fundamentals; and Preparing for the Future of Work, you’ll earn 25 credit points towards the Introduction to Innovation Principles unit, normally studied in the first year of your degree.
This Spark credential is designed specifically for high school students who want to gain the skillsets for creating innovation and/or a future career in entrepreneurship.
By completing your Spark credential you will learn to:
- describe the strategies and processes that lead to successful innovation
- explain how new firms can attain market share
- outline how successful innovation is the key to organisational sustainability.
Assessment
To successfully complete this credential, you are required to pass a final assessment.
Once you successfully complete and pass the final assessment, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.
This digital badge provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.
Curtin Credentials focus on five themes, which have been carefully curated based on what's most relevant and valuable to professionals today, and in the future. This credential fits within the following theme:
Unleash your inner entrepreneur and blend your creativity and problem-solving skills to create valuable new products and services.
For more information on this, or any other questions about Curtin Spark, email us at FBLEngagement@curtin.edu.au or call the FBL Engagement team on (08) 9266 1116.
*Curtin may cancel or reschedule a credential at any time and for any reason as it sees fit. The Start Date and the other details of this credentials are provided as a general guide only and may change from time to time.
#This credential involves 30 hours of online resources, readings, activities and assessments. However to pass, you may need to commit further time.
^Learning is done completely online.
§Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Start: 13 October 2025
End: 5 December 2025*
Duration: 30 hours
Length: 12 weeks#
Delivery Mode: Online^
Price: $1335 GST incl.§