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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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    • I

      IE Business School

      From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Solutions, Problem Solving, Service Design, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, User Research, Collaboration, Product Development, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Ideation, Business Process, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L

      LearnQuest

      IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Systems Architecture, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Brainstorming, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Workforce Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Content Creation, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Public Administration, Public Policies, Creativity, Experimentation, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      The Learning Innovation Network

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Planning, General Networking, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, New Product Development, Process Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Business Process

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, User Story, Innovation, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School
    • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
    • Entrepreneurship: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovation Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women : Goldman Sachs
    • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
    • The Learning Innovation Network: Politecnico di Milano
    • Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption: University of Leeds

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