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Overview
Welcome to our Innovation Skills Series page! See below for more details about the program.
For questions, email samantha.alario@mso.umt.edu.
Build the mindset. Gain the skills. Shape what’s next.
Innovation isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's for everyone, in every field, discipline, and career path.
The Innovation Skills Series is a flexible, self-paced program designed to help you build the core skills that employers, collaborators, and change-makers look for:
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Growth Mindset
Through this series, you’ll learn how to think like an innovator, lead with confidence, and communicate your unique value. Whether you're applying for an internship, launching a project, or shaping your career.
What You'll Learn
Explore the four pillars of innovation through guided modules and practical exercises:
- Growth Mindset: Embrace feedback, overcome challenges, and adapt with confidence.
- Creativity: Learn how to approach problems with curiosity and generate bold, workable ideas.
- Critical Thinking: Break down complexity, challenge assumptions, and design smarter solutions.
- Leadership: Understand your influence, lead ethically, and collaborate with clarity.
Career Readiness + Micro-Credential
This series is more than self-development, it’s a career advantage.
You'll also gain:
- Professional development tools to stand out in interviews, resumes, and personal branding
- A UM Launchpad-issued badge (micro-credential) to validate your innovation skills on LinkedIn, your resume, or portfolio
- Language to confidently communicate your abilities in any academic, industry, nonprofit, or startup context
Who Should Take This Course?
This series is designed for:
- Students from any discipline looking to gain a competitive edge
- Emerging leaders and student employees
- Researchers, creatives, and aspiring founders
- Anyone curious about innovation, problem-solving, or self-leadership
You don’t need to have a business idea. You just need a desire to grow and create impact.
How It Works
- Click below to enroll in the course
- Work through the modules at your own pace
- Complete the short reflection assignments in each section
- Email samantha.alario@mso.umt.edu when you’ve completed all modules
- Receive your digital badge + next-step guidance
👉 Enroll in the Innovation Skills Series Course
What You'll Walk Away With
- A powerful toolkit for problem-solving, leadership, and confidence
- A resume- and LinkedIn-ready credential to showcase your innovation skills
- Insight into how to use these skills in research, work, and life
- Optional coaching or peer review through the UM Launchpad network
Have Questions or Want to Embed This in a Class?
We can collaborate with faculty, advisors, student orgs, and programs to embed the Innovation Skills Series into academic or co-curricular experiences. Reach out to samantha.alario@umconnect.umt.edu to learn more.