Participants will:

• Explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation
• Traverse the common misconceptions surrounding innovation and the innovating organisation
• Assess multi-dimensional issues which impact on entrepreneurial practice in organisations
• Examine the critical role leaders play in creating a mindset and culture that enables entrepreneurship and innovation at all levels 
• Investigate concepts, models, approaches, and case studies to support successful innovation and entrepreneurship before identifying successes and challenges 
• Unearth the business benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship
• Consider the leader’s role in creating an organisational mindset that drives innovation and entrepreneurial practice
• Contemplate their own organisations innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities 
• Test their own organisations innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities through the application of the ‘SimVenture Validate’ software.

The learning from the taught phase of the programme is realised practically in the participants own organisation, through onward Group Coaching and Action Learning sessions, which are designed to support the learning to be embedded and real-world change to be affected.

The Tutor Team

The training is designed and led by Professor Keith Straughan and Rebecca Kaye.

Keith is a global thought-leader in the field of innovation. He span-out his first company over 30 years ago whilst working as an academic at Imperial College London. One of his most realised strengths is his ability to underpin his professional practice with academic rigour whilst envisioning and delivering real world and commercial outcomes. Keith has founded several successful companies and works extensively as a coach and strategic advisor to CEO’s, VP’, start-ups, scale-ups and countries specialising in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Rebecca moved from the public to the private sector in 2011 and now runs a small but agile training and consultancy business with global reach. Rebecca operates extensively as a coach and consultant with businesses and organisations across the public, private and third sectors. She specialises in working with clients to create the cultural and mind-set shift required to engender innovative and entrepreneurial practice to become part of the organisational DNA. She is an honorary industry fellow at the University of Salford Business School and like Keith she is passionate about blending the academic with the pragmatic to deliver real-world results.

The programme also has contributions from Peter Harrington who is an entrepreneur with a proven track record of setting up and scaling up successful businesses. He also operates as an entrepreneurship mentor and is currently ‘Entrepreneur in Residence’ at London South Bank University.

Daily Programme Structure

This programme leads to a CMI Level 7 Award in Entrepreneurial Practice, a 9-credit qualification awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Designed for aspiring or practicing leaders and managers, this qualification enables you to explore the principles of entrepreneurial practice, understand the various contexts in which entrepreneurship can thrive, and recognize the characteristics of entrepreneurial leadership. The programme encompasses multiple perspectives, including economics, management, sociology, and psychology. 

Upon completion of the training module, you’ll work towards meeting the unit learning outcomes to attain your qualification.

Here’s what’s involved:

1. Written Assignment

You’ll submit a written assignment (typically 3,000–3,500 words) that delves into the core principles of entrepreneurial practice. This assignment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of entrepreneurial theories, approaches, and dynamics, providing a solid foundation for applied practice.

2. Practical Application

Throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged to apply learned concepts within your organization or through simulated scenarios. This practical approach ensures that theoretical knowledge is translated into actionable entrepreneurial skills.

3. Reflection and Professional Development

To consolidate your learning, you’ll engage in reflective practice by:

• Evaluating your entrepreneurial experiences.
• Identifying areas for improvement.
• Developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to guide your ongoing growth as an entrepreneurial leader.

4. Specialist Tutorial Support

To help you succeed, you’ll have access to specialist tutorials with a member of our Leadership Development team. These sessions are designed to provide personalised guidance, clarify expectations, and support you in developing strong, evidence-based responses.

Additional Benefits

• CMI Membership: Enrolling in this programme grants you membership to the CMI, providing access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development tools.

In-person

Our in-person courses are designed to provide an immersive learning experience that fosters direct interaction with instructors and peers. You'll benefit from a dynamic classroom environment where ideas are exchanged freely, hands-on activities reinforce your learning, and real-time feedback enhances your understanding. The personal connections you build in our face-to-face sessions create a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom, offering valuable networking opportunities and collaborative projects. With access to our cutting-edge facilities and resources, attending in person allows you to fully engage with the course material and participate in spontaneous discussions that can enrich your educational journey.

ChTC CPD is the trust mark we add to our training to demonstrate the high value of a learning experience for our participants.

CPD is the ongoing process through which professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies throughout their careers. Whilst CPD is mandatory only in some industries such as finance, healthcare, law and others, continuous learning on and for work is part of the natural competence development process for all individuals engaged in any professional activity.

It is not about the validity of our professional knowledge; instead, it focuses on our ability to deliver training that enables our participants to achieve their professional goals, but these rely on them being added .

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

For your convenience, we provide the related OFQUAL Qualification numbers and links to the gov.uk website where this data is maintained. From that page,  the awarding organisation may be confirmed and access to the relevent specification is also provided.