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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovation and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategies, Business Process, Process Design, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Ideation, New Business Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Process Development

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Creative Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Creativity, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Ideation, AI Personalization, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Content Creation, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Experimentation, Analysis, Leadership

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      Michigan State University

      How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Design Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Organizational innovation and creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Process Development, Business Strategies, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Empathy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Advanced · 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, Professional Development, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Olay

      Cosmetic Product Development

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Product Development, Prototyping, New Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Design, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Testing, Product Quality (QA/QC), Feasibility Studies, Industrial Design, Manufacturing and Production, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leading a Family Business

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Lean Methodologies, Business Leadership, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Strategy, Business Management, Leadership Development, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Business Continuity, Business Risk Management, Business Strategies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Establishing Product-Market Fit

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Product Development, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Product Strategy, Needs Assessment, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Entrepreneurship, Ideation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Data Collection, Prompt Engineering, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Data Ethics, Technical Consulting, Technology Strategies, Professional Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Design Research, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
    • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
    • Leading a Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics

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