FAQ

 

Still thinking about joining the School of Creativity and Innovation programs and trainings?

No background required, just curiosity, courage, and the willingness to see the world differently.
Below are answers to the most common questions we hear from learners like you.

Who are your programs for?

Our programs are for anyone who wants to unlock their potential, including leaders, human resource officers, training and development leads, entrepreneurs, educators, innovators, and lifelong learners. Whether you’re starting fresh or scaling new heights, you’ll find tools and experiences to help you create lasting impact. No prior experience is required. These will be dynamic and immersive experiences. Training you have never experienced before, beyond an elite business or leadership education.

 

What makes the learning experience unique?

Every program and program is an elite experience that blends hands-on practice, immersive experiences, narrative-based offerings, tools that can be applied from day one to your personal and professional life, storytelling, and reflection.  We believe education isn’t learned in theory alone. You’ll work on real challenges, collaborate in high-energy workshops, be part of a community of like-minded doers and changemakers, and walk away with tools you can use immediately. Our sessions are experiential, human-centered, and designed for transformation, not just information.

 

Why learn from the School of Creativity and Innovation?

We’ve trained thousands of leaders and teams worldwide, from Fortune 500 companies to startups and schools. Our founder, Steve Diasio, is a globally recognized educator, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the space. Steve has earned recognition as one of Poets & Quants’ Top Professors in the World, received awards for Civic Engagement and Excellence in Learning, and been named a Top Innovator in Tampa Bay—all reflecting his dynamic, engaging approach to teaching. He has collaborated with many of the world’s leading companies, and his workshops and courses are consistently rated as elite and transformative by participants. The School of Creativity and Innovation is a recognized leader and competes with Section, Maven, Harvard Online, Wharton Online, MITOpen, and is a workforce transformation company.

 

Will I just learn theory, or will I make things?

You’ll make things, lots of them. Prototypes, new ideas, reframed challenges, fresh strategies, and even personal rituals, reflection, roadmaps, and game plans that you can implement. We focus on learning by doing, so every session leaves you with something tangible. Primarily delivered through "Sprints", intensive two-to-three-week courses focusing on specific topics. These courses combine pre-recorded materials, case studies, live sessions with professors or industry experts, and a culminating project where students apply the learned strategies to real-world business challenges.

 

What other offerings are provided?

Beyond the individual Sprints, the School of Creativity and Innovation also provides a certificate for all who complete their training, combining multiple courses for a deeper dive into specific areas that can be customized. All courses and training are scalable to meet any size or needs of any organization. We offer proven MBA learning and development training at 10% of the cost and by world class faculty at 1% of the friction (simplified application, accessibility).

 

What are the costs? 

Offers individual and membership models, with costs ranging from $99 to $995 per year, providing access to all Sprints, workshops, bootcamps, and a growing student and alumni network. The School of Creativity and Innovation emphasizes that this offers a significant discount compared to similar programs or MBA costs.

 

What kinds of topics do you cover?

Depending on the program and training, we explore creativity, innovation strategy, storytelling, prototyping, resilience, leadership, collaboration, creative problem-solving, corporate innovation, and emerging technologies like AI. The unifying theme: everything we teach helps you think differently and act with purpose.

 

Value Proposition: Pitches itself as offering 80% of the value of an MBA at 10% of the cost and 1% of the friction (simplified application, accessibility).

 

How will this help me in my work or life?

You’ll leave with sharper creative abilities, tools to spark innovation, tools to lead high-performing teams, tools to implement strategies, growth, innovation, and the confidence to tackle challenges in new ways. Whether you’re pitching ideas, leading teams, building a business, or designing your next chapter, our programs give you a creative edge.

 

How will this be different than an MBA?

The School of Creativity and Innovation strives to be the “innovation school of the next decade,” equipping professionals with the creative, entrepreneurial, and human-centered skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of business, technology, and societal change.