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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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Art History

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Technical Writing

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    208 reviews

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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity

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    305 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Investments, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Economics, Public Health, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Economics

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    University of Virginia

    صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Experimentation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Scalability, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Timelines, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia

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