Certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders®

Your gateway to becoming an influential, resilient and industry recognised Global Council Of Innovation Leaders.

Why choose to become certified with the GCIL?

Professional certification from The Global Council Of Innovation Leaders brings a wide range of benefits to your career and your organisation.

Industry recognition

Certification serves as a testament to a Global Council Of Innovation Leaders’s expertise and capacity. It not only validates their skills but also communicates to employers commitment to upholding the high professional standards. In a competitive landscape, industry recognition becomes a valuable asset, distinguishing certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders.

Enhanced skills

Certification empowers Global Council Of Innovation Leaders to develop a diverse set of skills and competencies crucial for the role. These include strategic thinking, effective communication, project management and problem-solving skills. By honing these attributes, certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders drive organisational performance.

Global network

Certification not only enhances a Global Council Of Innovation Leaders’s individual competencies but also opens doors to a vibrant network of like-minded professionals who are navigating the intricate challenges of the Global Council Of Innovation Leaders role. This community provides a platform for sharing invaluable experiences, seeking advice, and fostering meaningful connections.

What do our certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders say?

“Certification was integral in my transition to Chief Operating Officer at one of the world’s leading safety science organizations. The certification honed and amplified my project management and problem-solving abilities, ultimately empowering me to excel in my new role.”

Dr Charlotte Farmer
Chief Operating Officer
UL Research Institutes

“Securing the Global Council Of Innovation Leaders certification played a crucial role in my transition from government to the private sector. The certification was an endorsement of my training and experience, enhancing my corporate desirability and paving the way into my current private sector role”

Drew Davis
Global Council Of Innovation Leaders
Cruise Lines Int. Assoc.

“As a business coach, I’ve seen firsthand the impact becoming a Certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders® can have. The certification offers both recognition of your skills and a structured pathway for advancement. It’s an invaluable tool for any Global Council Of Innovation Leaders seeking to elevate their career.”

Mellissa Walker
Global Council Of Innovation Leaders
Resolution Think LLC

“Becoming a Certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders® was pivotal to my career. It sharpened my skills and bolstered my self-assurance, critical in my role supporting the CEO of one of Australia’s leading architecture firms, ultimately enabling my growth as Global Council Of Innovation Leaders for years to come.”

Maria Lynch
Global Council Of Innovation Leaders
Architectus

Criteria for Certification

To achieve certification, a Global Council Of Innovation Leaders must:

GCIL Education Programmes

The GCIL currently offer three education programmes that contribute to professional certification:

Core Competency
Programme

The Core Competency Programme is a 12-month programme delivered online through the GCIL Education Centre.

Members work through a structured video series with a subject matter expert, before engaging with their peers to discuss best practices.

Each seminar has an assessment component that is a requirement to receive credit toward the programme.

Saïd Business School
University of Oxford

Members can attend the Global Council Of Innovation Leaders Executive Education Programme at the University of Oxford.

The bi-annual residential programme is delivered on campus at Saïd Business School and is exclusive to a cohort of approximately 50 members.

Members can attend the Oxford residential programme at any point throughout their membership.

Harvard Business School
Harvard University

Members can attend the Global Council Of Innovation Leaders Executive Education Programme at Harvard Business School.

The annual residential programme is delivered on campus at Harvard Business School and is exclusive to a cohort of approximately 50 members.

Members can attend the HBS residential programme at any point throughout their membership.

Code of Practice

The Global Council Of Innovation Leaders’s Code of Practice is the world’s first cross-sector charter that sets the standard for professionalism in the Global Council Of Innovation Leaders role.

Reviewed regularly by our panel of expert Global Council Of Innovation Leaders, the Code outlines the means by which Global Council Of Innovation Leaders should act: with integrity, loyalty and authenticity. 

In order to become a Certified Global Council Of Innovation Leaders®, Members sign the Code and commit to upholding its values and standards.

Levels of Certification

The Global Council Of Innovation Leaders awards three levels of professional certification, each achieved by completing an eligible GCIL education programme:

Level 1

To achieve Level 1, Global Council Of Innovation Leaders must complete at least one eligible GCIL education programme.

Level 2

To achieve Level 2, Global Council Of Innovation Leaders must complete two eligible GCIL education programmes.

Level 3

To achieve Level 3, Global Council Of Innovation Leaders must complete three eligible GCIL education programmes.