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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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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Design Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Creativity, Psychology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      El arte de innovar: Emprendimiento en Educación

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, User Centered Design, Education Software and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Solution Design, Innovation, Pedagogy, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Scalability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Project Finance, Growth Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Innovation, Service Design, User Experience Design, Design, Ideation, Prototyping, Creativity, Usability Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Development, Business Communication, Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation, Business Analytics, Business, Emerging Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Media and Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Revenue Management, Content Creation, Web Content, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Community Organizing, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Commercialization, Technology Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Design Thinking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Professional Development, Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Leadership and Management, Brainstorming, Teamwork, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Prototyping, Ideation, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, Design, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Brainstorming, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, User Feedback, Product Design, Human Centered Design, Design and Product, Creative Thinking, Project Design, Strategic Thinking, Verification And Validation, Innovation, A/B Testing, Performance Measurement, Customer experience improvement, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
    • El arte de innovar: Emprendimiento en Educación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
    • Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas: IESE Business School
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
    • Tendencias e innovaciones en los medios deportivos: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University

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