Professional Development

Customized Training Workshops

Like many other business decisions, choosing training for your organization is strategic. As an alternative to the scheduled workshops, IRI professional development can customize training workshops to meet your team or organization’s specific needs based on your format and schedule preferences.

Shaping Innovation Leaders

Gain a competitive edge by equipping your high-potential innovation leaders with better business skills.

This intensive one-week course delivers the skills, concepts, language, and tools that innovation leaders need to make more effective strategic decisions and communicate those decisions to those in different business functions.

The Applied Innovation Certificates Program

The Applied Innovation Certificates Program is designed to support R&D and innovation professionals who want to deepen their understanding of key innovation topics and strengthen their ability to lead and contribute within dynamic and multifaceted innovation landscapes. These certificate opportunities are well suited for R&D professionals who are seeking to expand their innovation toolkit and gain a recognized certificate that reflects their commitment to innovation and continued professional development.




Upcoming Events

13
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Innovation Excellence Roundtable Series

A recurring virtual roundtable for IRI members focused on innovation process, speed, and organizational excellence. One signup covers every session in the series.

FRIDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Roundtable
Innovation Excellence Roundtable Series
17
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Case Study: Innovation in Action: Developing an Organizational Learning Culture 

Workshop helps manufacturers improve innovation returns by identifying stronger product opportunities and making disciplined portfolio funding decisions. Attendees gain practical tools, AI-supported gates, and a certificate option.

TUESDAY 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Workshop
Case Study: Innovation in Action: Developing an Organizational Learning Culture 
18
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Open Innovation Roundtable Series

A recurring virtual roundtable where IRI members compare notes on external partnerships, co-development, and open innovation practice. One signup covers every session in the series.

WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Roundtable
Open Innovation Roundtable Series
19
November 2026
Virtual Event

Webinar: Generative AI and the Ethical Future of Human-Centered R&D 

Generative AI is already reshaping how scientists, engineers, and innovation leaders approach research, design, problem-solving, and decision-making. In this webinar, Bill Clancey will explore the scientific, technical, ethical, and business implications of generative AI for R&D organizations, including what these…

THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar
Webinar: Generative AI and the Ethical Future of Human-Centered R&D