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    Explore ideation techniques for generating creative ideas. Learn methods like brainstorming, mind mapping, and prototyping to foster innovation.

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      LearnQuest

      IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Thinking, Automation, Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Human Centered Design, Conceptual Design, Security Requirements Analysis, User Experience Design, Analytics, User Research, Prototyping, Security Controls, Security Management, Big Data, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Ideation, Hardware Architecture

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, A/B Testing, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Usability, Wireframing, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, Customer Insights, User Centered Design, Information Systems, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, User Feedback, Product Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Creativity, Storytelling, Test Tools, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Product Testing, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Architecture, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Ideation, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, New Business Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Engineering and Product Design Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Research and Design, Hardware Design, Ideation, User Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Design and innovation of business model

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Process, Entrepreneurship, Process Design, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Marketers

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Content Development and Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Ideation, Market Analysis, Marketing Channel, Paid media, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Innovation, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Design and Product, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation, Service Design, Team Oriented, Creativity, Collaborative Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Development for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Prototyping, Market Research, Product Management, Team Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Marketing, Innovation, Ideation, Strategic Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Marketing Strategies, Wireframing

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Ideation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Market Opportunities, Presentations, Business Modeling, Market Research, Prioritization, Fundraising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Design Research, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ideation courses

    • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
    • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University
    • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia
    • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
    • Design and innovation of business model: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Generative AI for Marketers: Microsoft
    • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder

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