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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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    • 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

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, New Product Development, User Feedback, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación y creatividad organizacional

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Architectural Drawing, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Ideation, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università Bocconi

      A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Big Data, Business Metrics, A/B Testing, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sprint Planning, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Planning, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Needs Assessment, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Team Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, New Product Development, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Presentations, Adaptability, Persistence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

      Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Design, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Product Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      477 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
    • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Innovación y creatividad organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi
    • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
    • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp EdTech

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