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      University of Michigan

      Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Design, Creative Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      UX Design Toolkit

      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

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      UX (User Experience) Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Requirements Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Blogs, Generative AI Agents, Content Creation, Copywriting, Writing and Editing, Customer Advocacy, Branding, Interviewing Skills

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Prototyping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Functional Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, ChatGPT, Design Software, Usability, Conceptual Design, Canva (Software), User Experience Design

      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
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Approche agile et design thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Design Brainstorming diagrams for businesses with Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Process Flow Diagrams, User Accounts, Project Design, Business Process Modeling, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, API Design, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Information Privacy, Product Strategy, Innovation, Compliance Management, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Lawsuits, Intellectual Property, Sales Presentation, Finance, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Ideation, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Design Specifications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Ideation, Business Process, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan
    • UX Design Toolkit: Coursera
    • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Crafting High-Quality Blog Content: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Prototyping Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
    • Design Brainstorming diagrams for businesses with Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI: Amazon Web Services
    • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park

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