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Innovating to meet the challenges of transition
The Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate is a unique opportunity for managers and executives to develop an in-depth understanding of the complex issues related to transitions and innovation in sustainable business. Focusing on a holistic approach, the programme addresses different dimensions of transitions, ranging from ecological and technological aspects to organisational challenges.
This comprehensive perspective enables participants to acquire the strategic skills needed to tackle transitions effectively and foster innovation at all levels of a company.
Add a new string to your bow with the Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate. This programme allows you to complement or develop your skills to better anticipate Transitions and incorporate Innovations. It will enable you to update your knowledge, thereby strengthening your position and value in the professional market.
Master the combination of scientific skills from AgroParisTech and managerial skills from NEOMA Business School
Join a flexible curriculum, adapted to professional life
Apply solid knowledge directly in the field
Adapt with confidence to a complex world
Join a powerful network of + over 80,000 Alumni
Stephane Lhuillery is a professor at NEOMA Business School. His research focuses on the determinants of innovation, and more specifically on open and green innovation. He is also regularly involved in evaluating innovation policies for national and international bodies.
His articles have been published in journals such as Research Policy, Industrial and Corporate Change, Technovation, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Journal of Evolutionary Economics, Cleaner Production and Health economics. He is a member of the scientific committee of the open access journal M@n@gement.
The partnership between NEOMA Business School and AgroParisTech stems from a shared desire to design a training programme aimed at professionals, exploring innovation as a powerful lever for meeting the challenges inherent to transitions while examining how to harness them in business.
AgroParisTech is a French grande école under the supervision of the French Ministry of Agriculture & Food Sovereignty. The school is a founding member and component institution of the Université Paris-Saclay, as well as a member of the ParisTech network and Agreenium. AgroParisTech offers a wide range of courses, including continuing education for young managers and experienced professionals. All courses are characterised by their multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary nature, combined with a scientific and technical dimension. Research is one of the main missions of AgroParisTech, which conducts fundamental and applied research projects with public and private partners. AgroParisTech is co-supervisor of 21 joint research units (UMR) with INRAE, CIRAD and CNRS, among others.
NEOMA Business School is Qualiopi certified for the following categories of actions:
The Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate is aimed at all managers who wish to develop their skills and integrate the challenges of transitions into their technical and managerial roles. It is perfectly suited to managers in the private, public and non-profit sectors.
It is also aimed at managers in transition who are seeking to develop their knowledge of innovation in transition. This 5-week course combines in-person and distance learning sessions. Our diversified approach combines synchronous and asynchronous sessions, as well as individual and group work.
Note: It is not necessary to have any particular background knowledge of the ecological and digital transitions to participate in this course.
Understand the challenges of transition, from climate adaptation and mitigation to biodiversity and energy resources. Explore the consequences of these changes for economic sectors and regions.
Analyse the economic and regulatory environment for businesses faced with the challenges of transition. Explore the economic implications of the environment and delve into the normative and regulatory landscape of transition.
Study to transition by defining effective strategies. Explore the business ecosystem and technological choices for seamless integration of transition elements.
Explore the impact of the transition on products through eco-design, green technologies and biomimicry. Dive into the sociology of consumer behaviour, sustainable marketing and the central role of the customer in the transition.
Learn how to support the transition at management level and mobilise your teams. The week concludes with written and oral assessments, summarising the knowledge acquired throughout the programme.
Please note: : The Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate is a skills block included in the General Management Programme (GMP). The GMP is a 10-month course (three days a month) made up of five skill blocks focused on positive leadership, innovation culture and managerial best practices. By joining the GMP, you can complete your Innovation & Transitions Certificate to obtain the RNCP Level 6 qualification “Business Unit Management and Development Manager”.
Participants are assessed in the following ways:
For more information on how to apply to the Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate, please contact our recruitment team.
If you are working, changing careers or looking for work, you may finance all or part of the Executive Innovation & Transitions Certificate (already registered in the RNCP Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles) using your Compte personnel de formation (CPF). Your CPF may be supplemented by your employer and/or Pôle Emploi if you are unemployed.
For more information, moncompteformation.gouv.fr/espace-prive.
The selection process is performed throughout the year. There is about a two-week interval between the applicant’s first step in the application process and the response from the selection jury. Note: we ask you to prepare your application by sending your CV beforehand to Ivana TEIXEIRA via ivana.teixeira@neoma-bs.fr.
Our dedicated point of contact for personalised advice and support.
€2,500 net of tax – Eligible for the Compte personnel de formation (CPF)
French
March 2025
Accessible to candidates holding a two-year bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years professional experience. Admission also possible for candidates not holding a two-year bachelor's degree, by special dispensation only
Certificate eligible for the CPF: Validation of skills block 1/RNCP level 6 title/ RNCP sheet No. 37655 / Business unit management and development manager
Registration date: 31/05/2023 - NEOMA
