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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 Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Presentations, New Business Development, Business Development, Market Research, User Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Business Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Modeling, Innovation, Customer Insights, Planning

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Peer Review, Design, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Aesthetics, Design Research, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Needs Assessment, Brainstorming, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CentraleSupélec

      On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Persistence

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

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Experience, User Research, Persona Development, Process Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Creativity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Design, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, Project Management, Test Engineering, Product Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Open Mindset, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Communications, User Research, User Feedback, Customer Insights

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UX Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Adobe XD, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Presentations, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Resilience, Team Building, Branding, Product Development, Adaptability, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Product Marketing, Product Design, Product Testing, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Team Building, Business Strategy, Team Motivation, Customer Insights, Team Management, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
    • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
    • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
    • UX Design Fundamentals: California Institute of the Arts

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