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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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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Research, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Registration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera

      Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, Design Reviews, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Mockups, Software Design Documents

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Organizational Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      321 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Solution Design, Project Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Product Development, Market Analysis, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Affairs, User Research, Problem Solving, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Customer Insights

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Analytics, Interactive Design, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Engineering and Product Design Processes

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Fundamentos del Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Business Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Ideation, Digital Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Product Management, Generative AI, Product Development, AI Personalization, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Ideation, Technical Product Management, Data Ethics, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Process Development, Brainstorming, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Figma, Sketch & Miro for UX Design: Coursera
    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
    • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
    • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University

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