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Innovation Courses

Innovation courses can help you learn design thinking, creative problem-solving, and prototyping techniques. You can build skills in brainstorming, iterative testing, and user-centered design, which are crucial for bringing new ideas to life. Many courses introduce tools like ideation software, project management applications, and collaboration platforms that facilitate teamwork and streamline the innovation process.


Popular Innovation Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Value Propositions, Health Policy, Business Modeling, User Research, Project Management, Nutrition and Diet

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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Target Market, Business Strategy, Value Propositions

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Strategy, Sustainable Business, Product Management, Marketing, Sustainable Design, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Presentations, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process I

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Risk Management, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Industrial Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Systems, Requirements Elicitation, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Health Technology, Project Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology

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    Intermediate · 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, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Business Strategy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
  • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
  • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park

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