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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (322) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking

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

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Virtual Reality, Data-Driven Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (329) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Sociology, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Business Transformation, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (177) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Knowledge Transfer, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Consumer Behaviour, Community Health, Public Health, Case Studies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Market Opportunities, Technology Strategies, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Strategic Communication, Health Technology, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis Tools, Business Planning, Innovation, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Informatics, Health Care Administration, Emerging Technologies, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Collaboration, Analysis, Performance Analysis

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Finance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Quality Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

    ★ 4.6 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular innovation courses

  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
  • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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