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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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    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Agile Methodology

      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 Minnesota

      User Interface Design

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Human Centered Design, Community Development, Social Sciences, Needs Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      993 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Ideation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Virginia

      Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Collaboration, Dealing With Ambiguity, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Grant Applications, New Product Development, Fundraising, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Collaboration, Creativity, Team Building, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Management, Influencing, Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      402 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Virginia

      Leading the Modern Day Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Improvement, Market Opportunities, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Customer Insights, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Process Design, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
    • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
    • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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