Program details: Innovation Practice Skill Set
Learn to think like an entrepreneur. Discover how you can enhance your business with the Innovation Practice Skill Set BSBSS00096.
This nationally accredited course covers how to:
- use advanced-level critical thinking skills in the workplace
- engage in creative processes
- develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services
- implement continuous improvement systems and processes.
UQ Skills delivers this training in partnership with UQ Ventures, supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
How you'll learn
This program is delivered over 8 weeks through a combination of online study, virtual workshops and in-person masterclass events at UQ’s St Lucia campus.
An accelerated 6 week version of this program is available for people already working in industry.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral assessments and practical demonstrations.
Start date
1 July
To enrol in this course, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of Year 12, or
- Certificate III in any field.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Accelerated model
If you are seeking to enrol in the accelerated version of this training, you must demonstrate you have at least 3 years of work experience in a business setting, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
- Full fee: $1,580
- Accelerated program fee: $1,430
Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) offers funded places in this course for people working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
You will need to contribute to the cost of your training through a co-contribution fee:
- Co-contribution fee (upfront, non-refundable): $150
To achieve this qualification you must complete 4 units of competency.
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Apply critical thinking to work practices | BSBCRT411 |
| Collaborate in creative processes | BSBCRT413 |
| Originate and develop concepts | BSBCRT512 |
| Implement continuous improvement | BSBSTR402 |
Careers
You may find employment in the following roles:
- business manager
- chief executive officer
- financial analyst
- sales manager
- small business manager.
Entrepreneurship student Stefanie talks about being innovative and having the confidence and courage to start your own business (YouTube 1m:48s).