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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


  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Shaping the Next Innovation Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Innovation, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business, Business Management, Business Planning, Growth Strategies

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Collaboration, Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Enterprise Growth and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Innovation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Target Market, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Market Intelligence, Digital Transformation, New Product Development, Target Audience, New Business Development, Customer Analysis, Business Strategies, Health Technology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Modeling, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, User Story, Innovation, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Creativity, Agile Product Development, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Management, Agile Project Management, Product Management, Business Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy

    4.5 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, IT Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Learning Theory, Quality Assessment, Infographics

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Product Development

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    The Learning Innovation Network

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Blended Learning, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Knowledge Transfer, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design, Infographics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 481 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (481) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Health Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Commercialization, Diversity and Inclusion, Consumer Behaviour, Community Health, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Shaping the Next Innovation Opportunity: University of Glasgow
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Enterprise Growth and Innovation: Northeastern University
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Learning Innovation Network: Politecnico di Milano
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University

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