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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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      Arizona State University

      Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Product Design, Product Development, Product Testing, Hardware Design, Research and Design, 3D Modeling, Mockups, Computer-Aided Design, Usability Testing, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Design, Product Engineering, Ideation, Mechanical Engineering, User Feedback

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Innovation, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Data Synthesis, ChatGPT, User Experience, Artificial Intelligence, User Centered Design, Innovation, Usability Testing, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Technical Product Management, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Ideation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Creative Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Education Software and Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Internal Communications, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Auditing, New Business Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Design, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Design, Value Propositions, User Experience, Sales Process, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking para Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Course Development, Generative AI Agents, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Design, Persona Development, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing: Arizona State University
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career: SkillUp EdTech
    • Creative Thinking: Arizona State University
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
    • Using Design to Generate Innovative Business Solutions: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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