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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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      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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      82 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      AI Business School

      Practical AI and prompting for sales professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Digital Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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, Strategic Thinking, 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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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      AI Business School

      AI agents and creator tools for sales professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Productivity, Sales Management, Business Process Automation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Application Development, Ideation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to DevSecOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Containerization, Application Security, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Secure Coding, Software Development Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Security Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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, Market Analysis, Brainstorming, Prototyping, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Practical AI and prompting for sales professionals: AI Business School
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
    • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
    • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • AI agents and creator tools for sales professionals: AI Business School
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania

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