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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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      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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Development for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Management, Technology Roadmaps, Product Planning, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Prototyping, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Ideation, Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Target Market

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Architecture, Business Modeling, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Process Analysis, Market Opportunities, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Prototyping, Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Organizational innovation and creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Process Development, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Empathy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Design Thinking, Motivational Skills, Adult Learning Principles, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Storyboarding, Student-Centred Learning, Prototyping, Analysis, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Ideation, Peer Review, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Marketing, Video Production, Marketing Strategies, Business-To-Consumer, Brand Strategy, E-Commerce, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Product Development, New Product Development, Amazon Web Services, User Research, Generative AI, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Ideation, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

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

    • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University

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