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Ideation Courses

Ideation courses can help you learn brainstorming techniques, concept mapping, and creative problem-solving strategies. You can build skills in evaluating ideas, refining concepts, and presenting innovative solutions effectively. Many courses introduce tools like mind mapping software, design thinking frameworks, and collaborative platforms that facilitate idea generation and team brainstorming sessions.


Popular Ideation Courses and Certifications


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    28DIGITAL

    Value Creation Through Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Business Modeling, Cold Calling, Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Technology Roadmaps, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Sales Process, Technology Strategies, Market Analysis, Target Market, Marketing, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Ideation, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex AI Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Google Gemini, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, AI Product Strategy, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Prototyping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Peer Review, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Creativity

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Establishing Product-Market Fit

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Needs Assessment, Ideation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Branding, Storytelling, Proposal Development, Brand Awareness, Ideation, Marketing Communications, Brainstorming, Presentations, Photography, Sales Presentations, Strategic Marketing, Persona Development, Target Audience

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Business Strategy and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Ideation, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Value Creation Through Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Introduction to Vertex AI Studio: Google Cloud
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Establishing Product-Market Fit: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • From Brand to Image: Creating High Impact Campaigns That Tell Brand Stories: IE Business School
  • Foundations of Business Strategy and Research: Coursera
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Desarrollo rápido de productos innovadores para mercados emergentes: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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