Description
Starting date: 21 July 2026.
The ability to generate, protect and derive benefit from intellectual property is a critical competence that has become highly significant in addressing a myriad of socio-economic challenges. This course provides a foundation for the management of intellectual property, the technology transfer process, and the commercialisation process within a public research organisation.
- Module 1: Introduction to intellectual property
- Module 2: Introduction to tech transfer
- Module 3: Introduction to IP commercialisation
Course duration: Five weeks including induction and assessments
Course format: Online self-study supplemented by facilitated online sessions and course assessments.
Professionalisation: This online course provides 12 CE training points with the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC). CE training points allocated (aligned with the Professional Competency Framework (PCF) may be used towards professional recognition through the IPRC with successful completion of all six courses culminating in the issuance of a Certificate of Proficiency from the IPRC.
