Award in Creativity and Innovation for SMEs

We can affirm that the ability to innovate experience is nearly infinite; there’s a tremendous possibility that an entrepreneur can change how the customer experience adds value to a company brand, to a product or a service. This module will provide some different skills that are very important for an entrepreneur to make a difference. We can set these skills under the hat of “creativity and innovation” content.

The module can be split into the following sessions:

• Session 1: Overview on Creativity and Innovation Management – Part one
• Session 2: Overview on Creativity and Innovation Management – Part two
• Session 3: The seven lessons of Innovation – Part one
• Session 4: The seven lessons of Innovation – Part two
• Session 5: Digital Mindset
• Session 6: Change management
• Session 7: Creative Problem Solving
• Session 8: Value reskilling
• Session 9: Skills updating
• Session 10: Coaching and mentoring skills to support Creativity
• Session 11: New models of leadership
• Session 12: Remote people management

Hours of Total Learning for this module:

• Contact Hours: 42
• Self-Study Hours: 134
• Assessment Hours: 12
• Supervised Placement and Practice Hours: 12
• Total Learning Hours: 200

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:

1. Be resilient
2. Be a creative leader
3. Be an innovator
4. Be a problem solver
5. Have a digital mindset
6. Be a manager for change
7. Be proactive
8. Be a different minded leader
9. Be self-reliant in setting up personal goals and plans

Each module will be assessed based on the following components:

1. Quality of Contributions in Forums: 20%
   • Evaluation of participation and the quality of insights shared in online discussion forums.
2. Quality of Contributions in Tutorials: 20%
   • Assessment of engagement and contributions during tutorial sessions.
3. Research-Based Assignments: 60%
   • Completion and quality of research-based assignments that demonstrate understanding and application of the course material.

Passing Criteria:

• Students must achieve an aggregate of 50% or higher across the three components to pass each module.

Scholarship Schemes for Maltese residents:

• MySkills Scheme: Malta residents are eligible for up to 80% reimbursement, capped at €5,000, subject to eligibility criteria. International students would be able to apply for the MySkills Scheme once they obtain their Student Temporary Residence Card (TRC). (For individual modules only)
• Get Qualified Scheme ( Scheme available for Maltese residents ) – 70% refund of course fee as a tax rebate