Intrapreneurial Professional Certificate
The Intrapreneurial Professional Certificate (IPC) is an immersive 8-week program designed for professionals seeking to foster innovation within their organizations.
Affectionately nicknamed “Fridays with Furman”, this 8-week program equips participants with the tools, strategies, and mindset to lead entrepreneurial initiatives from within their companies, bridging the gap between corporate resources and entrepreneurial creativity.
Throughout the course, participants will explore the full spectrum of intrapreneurship, from sparking new ideas to gaining buy-in from stakeholders and executing projects that deliver value. Each session is designed to provide practical, actionable insights that empower participants to become change agents in their organizations.
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Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for mid- to senior-level professionals who are responsible for driving innovation or leading new initiatives within their organizations. It is also suitable for anyone looking to develop their skills in strategic thinking, leadership, and product development in a corporate environment.
By the end of the program, participants will have gained the knowledge and practical skills necessary to champion innovation in their organizations, from ideation to successful execution.
Spring 2026
Session Dates: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 15
- Time: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Spring 2026 Graduation: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
The Intrapreneur's Toolkit
Start with the basics of the entrepreneurial journey, from generating ideas to prioritizing tasks and building cross-functional teams. This module provides a strong foundation for all intrapreneurs in finding the balance while wearing many hats in developing team-building, transitioning ideas into tangible concepts, and creating a sustainable business model.
Did we mention this is all in the first two weeks?
Learn the processes and gain the tools needed to turn ideas into functional concepts. From the foundational skills previously developed, deepen your ability to bring innovative ideas to life by sharing the compelling narrative and story of your idea with internal stakeholders who can help provide support throughout the product management and development stages. Learn how to embrace the idea of failure as an encouraging push, and consider the future with Design Thinking and Lean Startup.
You’ll be equipped to transform ideas into actionable, market-ready solutions—positioning yourself as an invaluable driver of innovation within your organization.
Let’s get to the brass tacks–Elevate your leadership potential by learning how to assess financial health, price for profitability, negotiate partnerships, and create robust sales strategies. These sessions ensure that your innovative projects are backed by sound financial and market strategies, positioning you as a leader in sustainable growth.
With our team of experienced facilitators, you are given real-world, real-life examples that you challenge with your own ideations, continuing to add to your toolkit and gain realistic strategies to grow further.
Wrap up your intrapreneurial journey with us by learning to track performance, measure outcomes, and pivot strategically when needed. The relationship of developer and the customer’s journey is highlighted as you learn market research and branding tools. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are addressed as well, as these sessions equip you to optimize projects for long-term success and lead with resilience in dynamic environments.
Enhance the effectiveness and longevity of your innovative solutions as you graduate with confidence and the knowledge that the sky’s the limit.
Lead the Future of Innovation
Advance your career and your company’s success with strategies used by top leaders. Become empowered to identify new opportunities, master stakeholder support, and champion innovation with confidence.
Join a community of change-makers today!
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