New Opportunity through the, Nationally Recognised, Innovation Literacy Programme
9 – 5pm, Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th March 2026
Location: Campfield Manchester, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP
Participant Investment: Travel* + accommodation cost, if required.
What’s included: All course fees + Lunch and refreshments on 2 days, all course materials, and a certificate of completion.
*Note: Travel costs will be funded by IST for participants who hold an IST Membership on 1st January 2026.
Programme Flyer – 9-5pm, 4th & 5th March 2026
*Please complete to receive a booking link. Places are limited and based on first-come-first-serve.
This unique, 2 day, training programme is available, free of charge, to apprentices pursuing careers in Science, Engineering, Creative Industries and AI.
Interactive workshops will equip apprentices to impact on their workplace with fresh perspectives and ideas, deliver valuable CPD and count towards off-the-job training.
Benefits:
To the Apprentice: Can be on any apprentices pursuing careers in Science, Engineering, Creative Industries and AI (may be most suitable for levels 3, 4 & 5).
- Gain an understanding of innovation
- Generate and develop ideas
- Introduction to change
- Increased soft skills
- Improved confidence
- CPD
- Helps with apprenticeship
- Counts towards Off-the-job (OTJ) training
- Enhanced CV
To the Employer: Can be any sector.
- Support your organisations bottom line
- Increase productivity
- Realise apprentice creativity
- Help them embrace failure
- Hands-on experience of developing ideas
- Learn how to communicate concepts
- CPD
The Programme:
Attendance is required for the full 2 day programme delivered via Interactive workshops comprising:
- Collaborative exercises and role-playing
- Expert instruction and personalised feedback
- Networking opportunities with fellow professionals
- A dedicated, engaging learning environment
Course Accreditation – OCN London
Upon completion of modules 1-4, apprentices receive an accredited micro-credential/digital badge. Issued by OCN London.
Each badge lives in a digital wallet that can be shared online and kept on a mobile device.
For further enquiries please contact: office@istonline.org.uk
