The Greater Manchester Innovation Literacy Programme is an engaging, hands-on training course designed for apprentices who want to turn their ideas into action.
You’ll gain Digital Badges for your CV and be certificate as an Apprentice Innovation Ambassador at an award ceremony in March 2026.
Over eight immersive session you’ll explore the entire journey of innovation—from idea generation to testing, communication, and building a culture where innovation thrives, enabling you to return to your business to improve productivity and create value
You’ll grow in confidence and communication skills, and gain experince that supports achievement on your apprenticeship programme. Whatever the subject, it could count towards your Off The Job hours and help you with your final project work for your employer and your apprenticeship programme.
Who Is It For?
This programme is perfect for Greater Manchester Apprentices seeking to:
- Make a real impact in their role
- Improve their problem-solving and critical thinking
- Become confident communicators of new ideas
- Work creatively—no matter their background or sector
Who is behind it?
This programme has been developed by Greater Manchester Colleges, co-authored with Ben Edmonds (Innovation Ben), a product designer and inventor with 20 years of experience working with companies like Dyson.
It’s funded by Innovate UK and introduces all key elements of the national Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship skills framework.
Next Steps
After reserving a ticket you’ll be taken to a full order form that you must complete to be registered on the event – we will then check eligiblity before confirming your place on the course.
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