Program description
Workplaces are more complex, ambiguous and flexible than ever before. They need leaders who can think outside the box, to solve problems and take on challenges in a different way. Leaders like you.
With the fully online Graduate Certificate in Workplace Innovation, you'll learn to unlock your own creativity, and how to use tools to support your creative process in the workplace.
You’ll learn how to cultivate a culture of team creativity, celebrating each member's unique contribution and building towards a collaborative whole.
And you'll learn how to use your creative forces to create a culture of innovation and connect it to organizational strategy. You'll be applying creativity to solving problems in a changing world.
Your colleagues in this team-based program are working professionals. Like you, they aspire to lead organizations by thinking differently. Together, you’ll explore ways to transform your workplace with creativity and inspiring tools such as design thinking, artifacts, sketching, model making and prototyping. You'll solve problems, and work on communication and relationship building to enhance your entire creative approach.
By the end of the program, you'll have the confidence and competence to unleash your creativity in a way that can transform your workplace, and your world.
You can build from here
You can complete this program as a specialization option for the MBA in Executive Management and Master of Global Management (MGM) programs.
If you have already completed this program, you can transfer all credits towards Royal Roads MBA, MGM, MA in Tourism Management and MA in Interdisciplinary Studies programs.
Focus on one thing at a time
You can take any two of the courses from the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Innovation as part of our General Studies program. You can transfer credit from these courses to certificates, diplomas and degree programs later if you decide to take your studies further.
Connect with our Enrolment Advisors to talk about how you can use the credits you have earned towards your Master's program at Royal Roads.
Program outcomes
Once you have completed this program, you'll be able to improve organizational effectiveness, create a culture of innovation, and engage with innovative tools to support business initiatives, such as best practices for design thinking and human-centered design. These skills can be applied across all sectors.
Program delivery
This program is delivered entirely online.
Online learning
Online courses consist of assigned readings, synchronous or asynchronous lectures, interactive discussions, and individual and team assignments.
You’re expected to meet deadlines and contribute meaningfully to your class. Your contributions are a big part of everyone’s learning.
In the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Innovation you’ll take three online courses, one at a time, for a period of nine weeks each. Each online course requires approximately 10-15 hours of work per week.
You'll start your program with a non-credit, but required, course about academic integrity.
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Refine results
Admission to this program is assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all aspects of the applicant's work and life experience, volunteer and community activities, practical experience, related training, and formal education.
Standard admission
- Completion of either an undergraduate four-year (or comparable) degree or a graduate degree in arts, business, or environmental studies (or other acceptable alternative) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Normally, at least two years of relevant full-time work experience in leadership, management, communication, training, marketing, or consultant roles.
Flexible admission
- To be considered for flexible admission, applicants would normally require at least five years of extensive, relevant work experience, and some post-secondary education.
English language proficiency
- If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.
All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission:
Application form
In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time.
Missed your application deadline? While we can’t make any guarantees, we may be able to accommodate late applications if there's still space and enough time to process. If you're interested in an intake that is now closed to applications, apply for the next available intake and email Admissions with your preferred start date. Make sure you’re prepared to submit your program's required documents right away. We can't make an admissions decision without them.
Official transcripts
In accordance with RRU’s admissions policy and practices, applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, though exceptions may apply for some Graduate Certificate in Workplace Innovation applicants as outlined below:
- All applicants must declare all post-secondary studies (courses, programs, transfer credit, etc.) in their application.
- As part of the application process, applicants anticipating acceptance by standard admission will be required to provide an official transcript for the highest level, most relevant and/or most recent degree credential(s). Whenever possible, applicants are also encouraged to provide unofficial (or official) transcripts from all other institutions currently or previously attended. Additional documents may be requested at any time during the application process. Upon acceptance, Admissions will determine which, if any, additional transcripts or documents will be required, and these requirements may be noted as a condition of admission.
- As part of the application process, applicants anticipating consideration under flexible admission must submit all official transcripts for all institutions currently or previously attended.
In all cases, applicants are responsible for arranging submission of official transcripts. Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application.
Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.
All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation.
Personal statement
The personal statement should be approximately one page in length, and should outline your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. The statement should address the topic of how the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Innovation will contribute to your future career. Relate this to who you are, the strengths you will bring to the cohort, and what you feel you will gain from enroling in the program.
Two reference letters
These documents can be written in a variety of formats. In essence, we expect the letters of reference to confirm that you are a suitable candidate for the program, why s/he feels you will succeed in the program, and describe how the program will benefit you. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned (professional, academic, personal, volunteer, etc).
Detailed résumé
Your detailed résumé should include the following:
- Education: List all post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
- Work experience: Please include name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties.
- Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service.
- Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.
- Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector.
- Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.
If applicable:
- Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
- Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
- An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
- Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility.
For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.