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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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    University of Minnesota

    Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Policy

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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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    Starweaver

    ChatGPT (and other AI) for Product Management & Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Product Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Agile Product Development, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Strategy and Innovation

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Creative Thinking, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Communication

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

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    Imperial College London

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

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Data Science for Business Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Risking, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Classification Algorithms

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

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

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

  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations: University of Minnesota
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • ChatGPT (and other AI) for Product Management & Innovation: Starweaver
  • Healthcare Strategy and Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation: Arizona State University
  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University

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