Certificate Program: Innovation & Projects
This certificate program combines four complementary courses in a structured learning path.
Participants who successfully complete the Certificate Program and pass the final examination receive the corresponding ECTS credits. These credits are fully recognized as one module within the HECTOR School Master of Science program.
Participants develop key competencies in innovation management, intellectual property, and project leadership in international business environments. The program covers technology-driven innovation, international intellectual property law, project management, and multi-project management in an international setting. By integrating strategic, legal, and managerial perspectives, participants gain a holistic understanding of how to foster innovation, protect intellectual assets, and successfully manage complex projects across organizational and international contexts.
General Information
| Dates | Sep 14-25, 2026 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 3,950 € |
Further questions?
Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant
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Program Structure
The full certificate module consists of four interconnected courses. While each course can be attended individually, the complete module provides a coherent learning journey covering technology-driven innovation, international intellectual property law, project management, and multi-project management in an international setting.
Technology Driven Innovation
Introduction to technology-driven innovation, innovation management tools, and structured development methods for aligning technological opportunities with strategic objectives and market needs.
| Date | Sep 14 - 17, 2026 |
| Duration | 4 days |
International Intellectual Property Law
Introduction to international intellectual property law, the principles governing global IP protection, and the interaction between international frameworks and national legal systems in managing intellectual assets.
| Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Duration | 1 day |
Project Management
Introduction to project management approaches, planning and execution techniques, and the core principles and processes required to successfully manage projects from initiation to completion.
| Date | Sep 21 - 23, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 days |
Multi‑Project Management in an International Setting
Introduction to multi-project management in international environments, focusing on methods and tools for managing complex project portfolios, coordinating global initiatives, and organizing and financing international projects.
| Date | Sep 24 - 25, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
How the Courses Fit Together
Participants first build a foundation in technology-driven innovation and intellectual property management, then develop project leadership capabilities through project management, and finally deepen their understanding of managing complex international project portfolios in global organizational settings.
Who Should Attend
This module is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to innovation management, intellectual property, and project leadership in international business environments.
- Innovation managers, product managers, and technology professionals interested in developing and implementing technology-driven innovations aligned with business strategy and market needs
- Project managers, program managers, and team leaders responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating projects in complex organizational settings
- Managers, consultants, and decision-makers involved in innovation initiatives, organizational transformation, and international business development
- Professionals seeking to understand the legal and strategic implications of intellectual property protection in global markets and innovation ecosystems
- Researchers and academics aiming to strengthen their knowledge of innovation management, intellectual property law, and project management in international contexts
- Professionals who want a coherent learning path from technology-driven innovation and intellectual property management to project leadership and the management of complex international project portfolios.
Ready to Join the Full Module?
Book the complete module to benefit from a coherent learning journey across all four certificate courses.